[Speculative] 2025 Service Planning (was: March 25 System Pick)

[Busjack]

31 minutes ago, MetroShadow said:

Seeing that N201 was discontinued back in 2012

That long ago? Anyway...

N201 primarily  served Evanston Hospital and bar hoppers in downtown Evanston. If shift changes at Evanston Hospital are such that the Purple Line is sufficient (last train schedule says Sun-Th 1:35 am from Linden, 2:05 F-Sat), N201 isn't necessary.

[andrethebusman]

Are the 54 and 93 changes still on for Winter pick?

[TaylorTank1229]

2 hours ago, andrethebusman said:

Are the 54 and 93 changes still on for Winter pick?

The 93 extension is still confirmed for the Winter pick. The 54 extension to Midway (with supposedly the elimination of 54B) is still under consideration but nothing has been approved as of yet.

[Mr.NewFlyer1279]

10 hours ago, andrethebusman said:

Are the 54 and 93 changes still on for Winter pick?

54 to Midway might’ve been pushed back to 2026 i’ll have to find out, 93 to Logan Square takes effect December 21st. 

[renardo870]

On 11/17/2025 at 11:29 AM, MetroShadow said:

Moved to the speculation topic.

I believe at some point in 2026 they'll look at what Owl service needs to be provided. Seeing that N201 was discontinued back in 2012, and Orange will have 24/7 service, there should be a second look at what can be rationalized to connect.

Well, I think the routes that can be looked at to connect to the Orange Line Owl Service 🦉 would be *8, *35, *47, *52, *54 and #N55. Currently, the N9, N49, N53, N62 and N63 already connects to the Orange Line stations during Owl Service 🦉.

* Routes that could be considered to have Owl Service 🦉 restored.

# Currently N55 Owl Service 🦉 only goes as far as 55th/St Louis. 

[TaylorTank1229]

On 11/30/2025 at 5:28 AM, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said:

54 to Midway might’ve been pushed back to 2026 i’ll have to find out, 93 to Logan Square takes effect December 21st. 

Also forgot to ask, will 93 be getting extended service hours to accommodate for the extension and the new connections it’ll make? Or will the service hours remain as they are despite it?

[Sam92]

16 hours ago, TaylorTank1229 said:

Also forgot to ask, will 93 be getting extended service hours to accommodate for the extension and the new connections it’ll make? Or will the service hours remain as they are despite it?

2 phase roll out. Added Sunday service for the first phase now this phase is for the extension 

[Elkmn]

20 hours ago, TaylorTank1229 said:

Also forgot to ask, will 93 be getting extended service hours to accommodate for the extension and the new connections it’ll make? Or will the service hours remain as they are despite it?

I'd hope so!

[Busjack]

FWIW, Evanston RpundTab;e article abot 93, mostly about a 33rd Ward meeting about the extension.

The picture  shows an alert (but it is for new Sunday service) and an upcoming alert is not posted on cta's website yet.

 

[TaylorTank1229]

On 12/6/2025 at 8:22 AM, Sam92 said:

2 phase roll out. Added Sunday service for the first phase now this phase is for the extension 

I meant something like operating later into the evening, like running until like 11pm . Weekdays already runs up to around 9pm while weekends is 7:30-8pm. 

[Sam92]

1 hour ago, TaylorTank1229 said:

I meant something like operating later into the evening, like running until like 11pm . Weekdays already runs up to around 9pm while weekends is 7:30-8pm. 

Didn't mention anything publicly but who knows.... With all the stuff it's about to connect to I wouldn't be surprised if the demand bumps up enough to warrant it

[Busjack]

18 hours ago, Sam92 said:

Didn't mention anything publicly but who knows.... 

That's correct, but one can figure several things. This will take more resouurces,like 2 more buses.If the first/last bus times are the same at California-Foster and Davis remain the same, the span at Logan Square will be shorter.Conversely, if Logan Square uses the current Kimball span, the s[an at Davis will be longer, or maybe more trips will end at NP.

[Busjack]

From ABC7: "CTA holding meeting for feedback on bus corridors." "This includes Pulaski, Western, Cottage Grove, Fullerton and 55th Street/Garfield Boulevard."

[Sam92]

26 minutes ago, Busjack said:

That's correct, but one can figure several things. This will take more resouurces,like 2 more buses.If the first/last bus times are the same at California-Foster and Davis remain the same, the span at Logan Square will be shorter.Conversely, if Logan Square uses the current Kimball span, the s[an at Davis will be longer, or maybe more trips will end at NP.

Trips ending at NP is most likely. Now will they all be Davis to Foster trips or some Logan to Foster trips as well is another thing. Is it possible service might start and end at the same time since NP is in the middle now?

[TaylorTank1229]

7 hours ago, Sam92 said:

Trips ending at NP is most likely. Now will they all be Davis to Foster trips or some Logan to Foster trips as well is another thing. Is it possible service might start and end at the same time since NP is in the middle now?

I was gonna say that too. With the extension, North Park will now be the middle point of the route. I can see trips in both directions after the last full trip ending at Foster/Albany, where it’s from Evanston or Logan Square.

[Tcmetro]

Notice posted for the 81W weekend service via East River Rd and Pavilion Apts. beginning 12/21.

https://www.transitchicago.com/travel-information/alert-detail/?AlertId=111980

[TaylorTank1229]

11 hours ago, Tcmetro said:

Notice posted for the 81W weekend service via East River Rd and Pavilion Apts. beginning 12/21.

https://www.transitchicago.com/travel-information/alert-detail/?AlertId=111980

Notice for 93’s extension to Logan Square Blue Line is now up on the CTA website.

https://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=111990

[Bus fanatic30]

Saw the new sign for the 75 extension today, didn’t have time to take a picture 

[Erin Mishkin Jr.]

2 hours ago, Bus fanatic30 said:

Saw the new sign for the 75 extension today, didn’t have time to take a picture 

Is this extension happening on 12/21?

[Mr.NewFlyer1279]

9 minutes ago, Erin Mishkin Jr. said:

Is this extension happening on 12/21?

yes

[TaylorTank1229]

3 hours ago, Bus fanatic30 said:

Saw the new sign for the 75 extension today, didn’t have time to take a picture 

Caught this at Jefferson Park, signage reflecting the new upcoming weekend routing on East River Road.
 

Also it seems 120, 121 & 124 are getting slight changes too, effective on Monday Dec 22:

120/121: Morning AM southbound buses continuing on McClurg south of Ohio to Grand.

https://www.transitchicago.com/travel-information/alert-detail/?AlertId=111996

124: Weekday westbound trips begin 20 minutes earlier.

https://www.transitchicago.com/travel-information/alert-detail/?AlertId=111994

[Adam Hubbard]

The Bus Routes expansions for these upcoming picks are not expected to be reassigned to other garages?

[Sam92]

28 minutes ago, TaylorTank1229 said:

Caught this at Jefferson Park, signage reflecting the new upcoming weekend routing on East River Road.
 

Also it seems 120, 121 & 124 are getting slight changes too, effective on Monday Dec 22:

120/121: Morning AM southbound buses continuing on McClurg south of Ohio to Grand.

https://www.transitchicago.com/travel-information/alert-detail/?AlertId=111996

124: Weekday westbound trips begin 20 minutes earlier.

https://www.transitchicago.com/travel-information/alert-detail/?AlertId=111994

So basically 120/121 will have the same routing AM and PM if I'm reading this right. 

[TaylorTank1229]

10 minutes ago, Adam Hubbard said:

The Bus Routes expansions for these upcoming picks are not expected to be reassigned to other garages?

No, pretty unlikely. Especially for 93 & 75 as their routes will still connect to their respective garages, even with the extension 

6 minutes ago, Sam92 said:

So basically 120/121 will have the same routing AM and PM if I'm reading this right. 

Other than the minor change for SB AM trips, yes.

[Elkmn]

75 is going to 79th/Western, right? I'd hope they increase span & frequency on the 93, especially seeing as it will serve Logan Square, a big nightlife/bar area, and also a really important rail connection.