Red Line
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Current Service Alerts
Elevator at 47th Temporarily Out-of-Service
The elevator at 47th (Red Line) is temporarily out-of-service.
Our crews are working to assess the repair time for this elevator—this alert will be updated with additional information if/when we can estimate its return to service.
Crews are working to return this elevator to service as quickly as possible.
Learn more about the work we do to maintain, repair and upgrade elevators.
State/Lake Elevated Station Temporary Closure
How does this affect my trip?
Effective, Monday, January 5, 2026, the State/Lake Loop Elevated station closed.
Please use the accessible Clark/Lake or Washington/Wabash stations, located within a few blocks of the State/Lake station. To transfer between the Red Line at Lake station and the Loop ‘L’ lines, use Washington/Wabash.
Why is service being changed?
The new State/Lake elevated station is scheduled to open in 2029. It will replace one of the oldest stations on the CTA rail system with a modern facility designed to improve safety, accessibility, and comfort for all riders.
Elevator at Jackson Temporarily Out-of-Service
The elevator to/from platform at the Jackson Van Buren entrance to Jackson (Red Line) is temporarily out-of-service.
Our crews are working to assess the repair time for this elevator—this alert will be updated with additional information if/when we can estimate its return to service.
Crews are working to return this elevator to service as quickly as possible.
Learn more about the work we do to maintain, repair and upgrade elevators.
Elevator at Jackson (Van Buren entrance) Temporarily Out-of-Service
The elevator to/from platform at the Jackson Van Buren entrance to Jackson (Red Line) is temporarily out-of-service due to elevator upgrades.
The elevator is currently estimated to return to service on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. (Note: date subject to change).
Crews are working to return this elevator to service as quickly as possible.
Learn more about the work we do to maintain, repair and upgrade elevators.
Recently Resolved Service Alerts
Red Line Trains bypassing at 69th
Red Line trains are running, but not stopping at 69th due to police activity.
We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
No trains between Howard and Thorndale
Red Line service has been temporarily suspended between Howard and Thorndale due to track conditions.
As a result, trains are operating only between Bryn Mawr and 95th at this time via 95th-bound platforms.
Consider other service alternatives that may serve your trip, such as nearby bus routes, or using buses to other rail lines.
To gain access northbound between Thorndale and Howard, back ride using 95th-bound Red Line trains.
See station personnel for further assistance, and pay attention to announcements on trains and at stations for service information.
We are working to restore service as quickly as possible. Allow extra travel time.
Red Line Delays
Red Line trains are running with residual delays following an earlier track switching problem near 95th.
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.
Red Line Service Delayed at 95th
Red Line trains are standing at 95th due to track switching problems.
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.
State/Lake Elevated Station Temporary Closure
How does this affect my trip?
Effective, Monday, January 5, 2026, the State/Lake Loop Elevated station will temporarily close.
Please use the accessible Clark/Lake or Washington/Wabash stations, located within a few blocks of the State/Lake station. To transfer between the Red Line at Lake station and the Loop ‘L’ lines, use Washington/Wabash.
Why is service being changed?
The new State/Lake elevated station is scheduled to open in 2029. It will replace one of the oldest stations on the CTA rail system with a modern facility designed to improve safety, accessibility, and comfort for all riders.
Stations Served
This route stops at 47th-Red, 63rd, 69th, 79th, 87th, 95th, Addison-Red, Argyle, Belmont, Berwyn, Bryn Mawr, Cermak-Chinatown, Chicago-Red, Clark/Division, Fullerton, Garfield-Red, Grand-Red, Granville, Harrison, Howard, Jackson-Red, Jarvis, Lake, Lawrence, Loyola, Monroe-Red, Morse, North/Clybourn, Roosevelt (Subway), Sheridan, Sox-35th, Thorndale, Wilson-North Inner and Wilson-South Inner.
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