CTA Reroutes Route 192 for Canal Street Work

CTA Route 192 northbound buses reroute via Roosevelt and Jefferson streets December 15

CTA Reroutes Route 192 Bus for Canal Work

Chicago's Route 192 U. of Chicago Hospitals Express will take a different path through downtown starting December 15 due to street reconstruction, transit officials said. Northbound buses will use Roosevelt and Jefferson streets instead of their usual route, ending trips at Jefferson and Washington. The Chicago Transit Authority hasn't announced when the temporary reroute will end, and riders should expect longer travel times during the detour.

Street Project Drives Service Change

The reroute is necessary to accommodate the Chicago Department of Transportation's Canal Street Reconstruction Project, according to the transit agency. CDOT's infrastructure work requires buses to avoid their normal downtown routing while construction crews rebuild the roadway. Officials didn't provide details about the scope or expected duration of the Canal Street project. Transit agencies typically coordinate service modifications with city construction projects to maintain access while allowing infrastructure improvements to proceed.

Northbound Trips See Route Changes

Only northbound Route 192 buses will operate via the alternate routing using Roosevelt and Jefferson streets, with trips terminating at Jefferson and Washington, the CTA confirmed. Southbound service continues on the route's regular path without modifications. The express route normally serves University of Chicago medical facilities, though officials didn't specify which stops along the regular northbound routing will be temporarily unavailable. Riders heading to destinations along the usual northbound path may need to use alternative routes during the construction period.

Detour Begins Mid-December

The temporary reroute takes effect Monday, December 15, 2025, transit officials said. The agency hasn't announced when Route 192 will return to its normal routing, listing the end date as to be determined. The CTA typically provides updates on service modifications as construction projects progress, though officials didn't say how riders will be notified when the regular route resumes.

Riders Should Plan Extra Time

Passengers using Route 192 northbound should allow additional travel time starting December 15, the CTA advised. The alternate routing via Roosevelt and Jefferson may take longer than the regular route, and riders heading to stops along the usual path will need to find alternative service. Moovit provides real-time CTA bus tracking and can help riders navigate route changes and find alternate connections during the temporary detour.