Like its big sib the 146, this bus runs express between Delaware and Belmont, making it very easy…read moreto get between the Loop and Lakeview. Shows up pretty regularly, especially during AM rush hours. Its overall hours are not quite as extensive as the 146 (roughly 6a-9p during the week) BUT it makes for a very useful additional option.

Well, there is some good, but all of this good comes with one minor flaw and one major one…read more I like that the Diversey station is easy to navigate and clean (other than some fresh half-eaten takeout--people, there are garbage bins, can we please act like adults?!). Both inbound and outbound sides are also accessible. There's also some of that "old charm" found with some stations. The minor flaw is there's only one screen per side with departure times. It's towards the middle of the platform, but more would be nice. The major flaw is that most of the station has no protection from the elements. Further still, if you want to hide under the overhead "rotisserie chicken" heater, you must walk across that uncovered area. Thus, while Diversey does some things well, the lack of protection from sun, snow, and rain really puts a damper on an otherwise good station.

The attendant was incredibly patient and helpful. It was my first time in the city and while a lot…read moreof people treated me like I was dumb for getting confused about the bus system and the L at first too she just calmly explained it to me and helped me get where I need to go :)

I hate you you hooker bus! Three opposite-direction bound…read morebuses will pass by while you stand there fuming waiting for your own. Before you flip out and punch everything in the neck because this is making you late, you ask someone else at the bus stop to please, PLEASE light a cigarette so that the bus will come. And when that cigarette is lit, TWO if not THREE freakin' buses in a pack will come.

The Halsted Bus is the main artery of my transportation crux when I'm not riding my bike or taking…read morethe auto-gyro. Tis' quick, quaint, and quiet, in fact, I found a winning lottery ticket for 20 bucks on the seat yesterday. I cashed it in and got engaged to the woman behind the counter because all we could do was talk about how much we love the #8 bus.

CTA has an L station at Sedgwick in the Old Town area. It doesn't have that much about it, except…read morefor a really cool mural. Lots of bars and restaurants are within a walk. A little slower waiting for trains here but they come every a few times each hour. The station is mostly safe. Good stuff is around here. It serves the Brown and Purple Lines. The station is outside so it's not good in bad weather. If that's the case, go downstairs. Look at the mural while you wait for a train. Basically trains come often enough. There's lots to go to outside the station, such as Second City and the Lincoln Park Zoo. A ton of other things around here. There's a few buses to get on. Has a typical looking platform that's outside so you're unprotected from the elements. If you're seeking shelter, stay on the ground level and check out the big mural. The platform however provides some good views.

This is one of a regular transit stations. I like it in general. Nothing specific actually.read more

I never realized what a luxury riding the Pace is! Cushioned seats and runs on time. A breeze to…read moreuse and get places. Google maps has departure times and you can use the ventra app. Away I go!

I dig this. I take…read morethe bus now(until my car gets fixed) and it has always been enjoyable. Bus is clean, can get packed, and the drivers are friendly. Also runs on time give or take a min. Heard stories about bus operations that made me go hmm....but as thus far it hasn't hindered me any... Info from PACE.com Description: Provides service between the Rosemont CTA Station and Woodfield Corporate Center, serving Woodfield Mall and business and commercial areas in Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows and Mt. Prospect. These businesses include United Airlines HQ, Pace HQ, Illinois Department of Employment Security, Meadows Corp. Center, Hyatt Regency Woodfield, and the Northwest Transportation center. Operates via the Northwest Tollway between River Road and Elmhurst Road. In Service Since: 9/15/1986 Fare Type: Regular/Express Fare Type Adult fare Reduced Regular Fare $ 1.75 $ 0.85 Reduced fare with RTA Reduced Card/Permit, School ID, CTA Student Riding Permit or Pace Permit. Pace Transfer (with cash or Regular 10-Ride) $ 0.25 $ 0.15 Child Fares Children (Ages 7-11) N/A $ 0.85 Children (Under 7) FREE FREE When attended by fare-paying adult (Maximum of 2 children free per adult.) Operates M T W Th F Sa Su Connecting Pace Routes: 209, 221, 223, 230, 325, 326, 332, 600, 610, 616, 696, 757 Connecting CTA/Metra Train Routes: CTA - Blue Line, CTA - Rosemont (Blue Line) Connecting CTA Bus Routes: No Data Available Landmarks: Hyatt Regency Woodfield, Illinois Dept of Employment, Meadows Corp. Center, Northwest Transportation Center, Pace Headquarters, Rosemont CTA Station, United Airlines HQ, Woodfield Corporate Center, Woodfield Mall Communities: Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Rosemont, Schaumburg Operated By: Academy Coach Lines

Just can't seem to get Yelp to reflect proper information when it comes to bus routes…read more The Route The 55 Garfield CTA Bus travels east /west on 55th Street. A section of 55th Street east of Western Avenue is called Garfield Boulevard. The west end of this bus route is the Midway Orange Line at 4612 W. 59th St. The east end of this bus route is at 57th and Hyde Park Blvd. (1700 east). CTA phone number (888)968-4272 Website (yep, can't seem to get Yelp to add this either) https://www.transitchicago.com/bus/55/ Only traveled this bus once in recent years. Wait time seemed average /CTA driver was nice. MEMORY LANE In the 1960s we used to take this bus to get to the Museum of Science and Industry. In those days, we had to transfer to another bus to get further east. The bus transfer was where Visitation High School used to be. (I'm sure you are thrilled with this information! : ) CTA Review #8

When I lived in Humboldt Park, I took a bus down Division lugging my tool bucket to work downtown…read more 45 minutes to an hour. When I lived in Old Irving Park, I took the Blue line from Montrose. 30 Minutes. I walked from my house to the River Grove station, took the express Metra to Union (20 minutes!), and then walked from Union to Millennium Park to ice skate. Total time from door to ice rink : 30 minutes. I am in shock.

I second the previous reviewer: aim for the express trains to Union Station - River Grove is the…read morelast stop and you're in the city in 20 minutes! This train station is always clean, NEVER too crowded, and feels very safe - I've seen police officers patrolling here at peak hours, even though it's a nice neighborhood to begin with. And as long as you're planning to take a train before 9 a.m., you can definitely count on getting a close parking spot, too.

"Harlem Avenue" is a LONG road, reaching the north end in Glenview and Extending all the all down…read moreto the southwestern suburbs of Frankfort and Tinley Park. CTA #90 (Harlem) bus doesn't provide the entire Harlem tour, but it provides nice sceneries of Norwood Park/Dunning/Montclare/Galewood neighborhoods that belong to the city of Chicago. Since Harlem, or Route 43, is a far-west end, north-south running road, #90 also passes through Norridge, Harwood Heights, Elmwood Park, Oak Park, and River Forest that are villages bordering the city. #90 southbound begins at the CTA Harlem Blue Line station (O'Hare branch) in Norwood Park. I guess the first major point of interest is the Halrem-Irving Plaza (HIP). This mall anchors retailers such as Kohl's, Carson's and Target. Other standalone shops can also be located in Norridge Commons. At this time, passengers can make connections to CTA #78 (Montrose) or CTA #80 (Irving Park) busses near the shopping mall. Now look at the opposite direction from the mall. "Mr. Beef" has some of the best Italian beef sandwich in the city. "Pasta Fresh," a tiny mom-and-pop shop (cash-only) near the intersections of Grace and Harlem, can give you a taste of authentic Italian home-style cuisine. My recommendation will be their amazing pesto sauce. I not only pour it on pasta, but also "drench" my omelet with a generous amount of it! As far as grocery stores go, "Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets," on the northwest corner of Harlem and Grand (in Elmwood Park) can help you execute one-stop grocery shopping. Continue our southbound journey and arrive at North Avenue. If you would like another Italian beef sandwich, get it at Johnnie's in Elmwood Park (cash-only). This time you can also order a cup of Italian ice to go with it. We are also at the south-end terminal stop in downtown Oak Park. The bus route will end near the CTA Harlem Green Line station. There are festivals and concert series on Lake St. in Oak Park throughout the year. I'm a city gal, but Oak Park has voted one the best suburbs to live and to raise a family in the U.S. By the way, the green line El takes you to the loop and south-side of Chicago. #90 isn't very rush-hour friendly since frequently drivers utilize Harlem as the alternative instead of using the interstates. Discounting those traffic uncontrollables, I'm quite satisfied with their performance.

I hated the fact that I had to take public transportation from Edison Park on this bus to…read moreLincolnwood/Skokie for a previous job because it just took a lot longer than driving (but I didn't have a car at the time). Fortunately, that bus ran late. THEN, at the end of 2008, they changed the hours and it only runs until 7pm on Saturdays! (None on Sunday.) This really makes it difficult for me to plan evening activities in the city on the weekend.... BOO.