Blue Line
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For more information, visit https://www.transitchicago.com/blueline/.
Current Service Alerts
Racine Station Loomis Entrance Reopens
How does this affect my trip?
The Racine Blue Line station’s auxiliary entrance/exit at Loomis will reopen Mon, Oct 5. The entrance/exit features a new ADA-compliant ramp for entry.
Enter/exit the Racine station at either the Loomis entrance/exit or the main entrance/exit located two blocks east of Loomis on Racine.
Why is service being changed?
The work at the Racine station is part of the Blue Line Forest Park Branch Rebuild project.
Temporary Schedule Change
A slightly modified schedule for the Blue Line O’Hare branch will be in effect during non-rush hours and weekends, due to construction.
Scheduled frequency between trips may increase an average of 3-4 minutes during non-rush and weekend hours.
Upcoming Service Alerts
Boarding Change, Delays Between Addison and Montrose
How does this affect my trip?
Board/exit trains on the Forest Park-bound side of the platform at the Irving Park station.
Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Addison and Montrose, resulting in minor delays.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
We are performing track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Blue Line.
Boarding Change, Delays Between Addison and Montrose
How does this affect my trip?
Board/exit trains on the Forest Park-bound side of the platform at the Irving Park station.
Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Addison and Montrose, resulting in minor delays.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
We are performing track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Blue Line.
Boarding Change, Delays Between Addison and Montrose
How does this affect my trip?
Board/exit trains on the Forest Park-bound side of the platform at the Irving Park station.
Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Addison and Montrose, resulting in minor delays.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
We are performing track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Blue Line.
Recently Resolved Service Alerts
Blue Line Delays
Blue Line trains are running w/major delays following an earlier mechanical problem near Irving Park.
Some trains and platforms may be busier than usual as crews work to restore normal service.
Trains are moving and normal service is being restored.
Allow extra travel time.
O'Hare-bound Blue Line Delays
O'Hare-bound Blue Line trains are running with major delays following an earlier mechanical problem at Irving Park.
Some trains and platforms may be busier than usual as crews work to restore normal service.
Trains are moving and normal service is being restored.
Allow extra travel time.
O'Hare-bound Blue Line Service Delayed at Irving Park
O'Hare-bound Blue Line trains are standing at Irving Park due to a mechanical problem.
Consider other service alternatives that may serve your trip, such as nearby bus routes or using buses to other rail lines.
These may include:
#80 Irving Park
Personnel are working to restore service. Allow extra travel time.
O'Hare-bound Blue Line Service Delayed at Irving Park
O'Hare-bound Blue Line trains are standing at Irving Park due to a mechanical problem.
Consider other service alternatives that may serve your trip, such as nearby bus routes or using buses to other rail lines.
Personnel are working to restore service. Allow extra travel time.
UPDATE: O'Hare-bound Blue Line Service Delayed at Irving Park
O'Hare-bound Blue Line trains are standing at Irving Park due to a mechanical problem.
Consider other service alternatives that may serve your trip, such as nearby bus routes or using buses to other rail lines.
Personnel are working to restore service. Allow extra travel time.
O'Hare-bound Blue Line Service Delayed at Irving Park
O'Hare-bound Blue Line trains are standing at Irving Park due to a mechanical problem.
Consider other service alternatives that may serve your trip, such as nearby bus routes or using buses to other rail lines.
Personnel are working to restore service. Allow extra travel time.
O'Hare-bound Blue Line Service Delayed at Irving Park
O'Hare-bound Blue Line trains are standing at Irving Park due to a mechanical problem.
Consider other service alternatives that may serve your trip, such as nearby bus routes or using buses to other rail lines.
Personnel are working to restore service. Allow extra travel time.
Stations Served
This route stops at Addison-Blue, Austin-Blue, Belmont-Blue, California-O'Hare, Chicago-Blue, Cicero-Forest Park, Clark/Lake (Subway), Clinton-Blue, Cumberland, Damen-O'Hare, Division, Forest Park, Grand-Blue, Harlem-Forest Park, Harlem-O'Hare, Illinois Medical District, Irving Park-Blue, Jackson-Blue, Jefferson Park, Kedzie-Homan, LaSalle, Logan Square, Monroe-Blue, Montrose-Blue, O'Hare, Oak Park-Blue, Pulaski-Forest Park, Racine, Rosemont, UIC-Halsted, Washington-Blue, Western-Forest Park and Western-O'Hare.
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