CTA Reroutes Route 24 for Construction Work
Route 24 Wentworth detours via State and Cermak during daytime construction work
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CTA Reroutes Route 24 Wentworth for Construction
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Chicago's Route 24 Wentworth will take a different path through the South Side starting Wednesday, affecting riders who use the bus between 7am and 4pm daily. The Chicago Transit Authority announced the temporary reroute begins April 15, 2026, at 7:00 AM due to construction at Wentworth and 24th Street. Officials haven't said when the reroute will end, advising passengers to allow extra travel time during the construction period.
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The reroute addresses construction needs at a key intersection in the Chinatown area, where Route 24 typically operates. Transit officials said the work requires buses to avoid the Wentworth/24th location during daytime hours. The Route 24 Wentworth serves as a north-south connector through the Near South Side, linking neighborhoods between the Loop and Bronzeville. Officials didn't provide details about the specific construction project or its expected duration.
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From 7am to 4pm daily, Route 24 Wentworth buses will operate in both directions via Wentworth, 26th, State, Cermak and Wentworth, according to the transit agency. The detour routes buses west on 26th Street to State Street, then south on State to Cermak Road before returning to Wentworth. Officials said service outside the 7am to 4pm window will operate on the regular route. The agency didn't specify which stops will be temporarily relocated or bypassed during the reroute hours.
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The service change takes effect Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 7:00 AM, transit officials confirmed. The reroute will remain in place until construction at Wentworth/24th is complete, though the agency hasn't announced an end date. Officials said they'll notify riders when the route returns to normal operations, but didn't provide a timeline for when that announcement might come.
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Riders who use Route 24 during daytime hours should plan for longer trips and possible changes to their usual boarding locations, officials said. The CTA advised passengers to allow extra travel time while the detour is in effect. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated route information for CTA services, helping riders track Route 24 buses during the temporary reroute.
