CTA Reroutes #39 Bus Around Indiana Construction
CTA reroutes #39 Pershing bus around Indiana Avenue construction between 31st and 41st streets
CTA Reroutes #39 Bus for Indiana Work
Chicago's #39 Pershing bus is taking a detour around construction on Indiana Avenue, affecting riders traveling between 31st and 41st streets. The Chicago Transit Authority rerouted the route Tuesday due to street work that'll keep buses off their normal path for an undetermined period. Eastbound buses now travel via 41st and Prairie before returning to Pershing, while westbound service uses 41st and Wabash.
Construction Forces Service Adjustment
The reroute stems from construction work on Indiana Avenue between 31st and 41st streets, transit officials said. The agency classified the change as a planned reroute that began April 7, though officials haven't said when the work will be completed or when buses will return to their normal route. CTA advised passengers to allow extra travel time while the detour remains in effect. The agency typically implements such reroutes to maintain service continuity when street work blocks regular bus paths.
Route Details and Affected Streets
Eastbound #39 Pershing buses now operate via 41st Street and Prairie Avenue before resuming their normal route on Pershing Road, according to the transit agency. Westbound buses follow 41st Street and Wabash Avenue before returning to Pershing. The detour adds several blocks to the route in both directions, though officials didn't provide estimates for how much additional travel time riders should expect. The construction zone spans 10 blocks along Indiana Avenue in the Bronzeville area.
No End Date Set for Detour
The reroute began Tuesday morning, but CTA hasn't announced when buses will return to their normal route. The agency listed the end date as to be determined, indicating the construction timeline remains unclear. Transit officials said they'll notify riders when the work is complete and service returns to normal. The agency typically provides advance notice before ending temporary reroutes, though specific details about how that notification will happen weren't available.
Riders Can Track Detoured Buses
The #39 Pershing route serves Chicago's South Side, connecting neighborhoods between downtown and areas east of the Dan Ryan Expressway. Riders affected by the detour should plan for longer trips and consider alternative routes if traveling to stops along Indiana Avenue between 31st and 41st streets. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated route information for the #39 and other CTA routes affected by construction detours.
