81 - Lawrence
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For more information, visit https://www.transitchicago.com/bus/81/.
Current Service Alerts
Temporary Bus Stop Change
How does this affect my trip?
The eastbound bus stop on the south side of Lawrence and westbound bus stop on the north side of Lawrence at the closed Lawrence Red Line station are temporarily discontinued.
Board buses 1 block west on Broadway south of Lawrence, or 1-1/2 blocks east on Lawrence west of Kenmore.
Why is service being changed?
The bus stops are temporarily discontinued due to the temporary closure of Lawrence station for reconstruction as part of the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Program.
Temporary Bus Stops Added
How does this affect my trip?
A westbound stop has been temporarily added on the northwest corner at Wilson/Clark.
An eastbound stop has been temporarily added on the southwest corner at Wilson/Clark.
Why is service being changed?
The bus stops have been temporarily added for the convenience of customers while the #81 is rerouted due to the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Program.
Temporary Reroute
How does this affect my trip?
Buses operate in both directions via Lawrence, Ashland, Wilson, Broadway and Lawrence.
Buses connect at Wilson station with Red Line trains, as well as Purple Line Express trains.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to the temporary closure of Lawrence station for reconstruction as part of the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Program.
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