Free Chicago Trolley Bus
 2008
Trolley Service Begins Memorial Day Weekend
Starting Saturday, May 24, Chicago’s Free Trolleys will begin daily
service to many popular locations and cultural attractions such as the
Museum Campus, Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier.
The free trolley system is simple to use. No ticket or reservation is
needed. Just catch a free trolley at any specially marked stop. All of the
free trolley routes connect to a CTA, Metra or Amtrak station, and most
routes connect with another route making it easy to explore many
destinations.
From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day downtown free trolleys operate
daily, running every 20 to 30 minutes between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., with
extended service during the Taste of Chicago until 7 p.m. The Lincoln Park
free trolley operates only on weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Navy Pier free trolley operates daily, year-round from 10 a.m. to one
hour after the Pier closes. For additional Navy Pier free trolley
information
go here. Riders must board 30 minutes before service ends.
| Union & Ogilvie Metra Station
Routes (490 W. Adams & 5 N. Canal) |
Red (Circle) Trolley
Line Stops: Shopping Route
Daily Service 10AM to 6PM
Metra Union Station, 490 W. Adams
Metra Ogilvie Station, 5 N. Canal
Macy's and Millennium Park, 111 N. State
Boulevard Towers/Illinois Center, 225 N. Michigan
Tribune Tower, 445 N. Michigan
Water Tower Park, 811 N. Michigan (Park Hyatt)
Nordstrom - North Bridge, 500 N. Michigan
Cultural Center, 222 N. Michigan
Office Depot and Millennium Park, 6 S. State
Palmer House, 112 S. State
Returns to Union Station and Ogilvie Station
Green (Triangle) Trolley Line Stops:
Museums
Daily Service 10AM to 6PM
Metra Union Station, 490 W. Adams
Metra Ogilvie Station, 5 N. Canal
Macy's and Millennium Park, 25 E. Washington (just east of State
Street)
Art Institute and Millennium Park, 220 S. Michigan
Spertus Museum (hotels), 614 S. Michigan (Buckingham Fountain)
CTA Orange/Green, 10 E. Roosevelt
Adler Planetarium, 700 E. Solidarity
Shedd Aquarium, E. McFetridge (at Museum Campus Drive)
Field Museum, 434 E. McFetridge
CTA Orange/Green, 11 E. Roosevelt
Grant Park (south of Harrison) 601 S. Michigan (Buckingham Fountain)
Art Institute and Millennium Park, 70 E. Adams
Returns to Union Station and Ogilvie Station
Yellow (Star) Trolley Line Stops:
Navy Pier
Daily Service 10AM to 6PM
Metra Union Station, 490 W. Adams
Metra Ogilvie Station, 5 N. Canal
Macy's, 111 N. State
Hyatt Regency Hotel, 235 N. Stetson
Navy Pier Headlands, 650 E. Grand
Behind 233 N. Michigan (Hyatt), 234 N. Stetson
Office Depot and Millennium Park, 6 S. State
Palmer House, 112 S. State
Returns to Union Station and Ogilvie Station |
| LaSalle Street Station
"L" ROUTES (131 W. Van Buren) |
Metra/Museums "L"
The Metra/Museums “L” stops at LaSalle Street Station, 131 W. Van
Buren and makes all other Museum route stops. It DOES NOT stop at
Union Station or Ogilvie Station.
Metra/Navy Pier "L"
The Metra/Navy Pier “L” stops at LaSalle Street Station, 131 W.
Van Buren and makes all other Navy Pier route stops. It DOES NOT stop
at Union Station or Ogilvie Station.
Shopping Route "L"
The Shopping Route "L" stops at LaSalle Street Station, 131 W. Van
Buren and makes all other shopping route stops. It DOES NOT stop at
Union Station or Ogilvie Station. |
| Other Route-The Lincoln Park
Shuttle |
Brown Trolley Line
Stops: Lincoln Park Shuttle
Weekends and Holidays Service only 10AM to 6PM
Notebaert Nature Museum
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum Parking GarageCTA Brown Line at Armitage
CTA Brown/Red Line at Fullerton
Children’s Memorial Hospital Garage
Lincoln Park Hospital Garage
Wells Street at Burton Place
Wells Street at Lincoln Avenue
Orchard and Armitage |
Free Trolley Tips
Where do the free trolleys go?
The free trolleys connect many of Chicago’s most popular visitor
destinations. The route maps are color-coded to show each route and the
many destinations that each route serves.
When do the free trolleys run?
The free trolleys operate from May 24, 2008 through September 1, 2008. The
Shopping, Metra/Museums, Metra/Navy Pier and LaSalle Street Station free
trolleys run daily from 10 AM until 6 PM, with extended service until 7 PM
during the Taste of Chicago. The Lincoln Park Shuttle (10 AM to 6 PM)
operates on weekends and holidays only. The Navy Pier (blue square) free
trolleys operate during the hours that the Pier is open. For more Navy
Pier free trolley information go to:
www.navypier.com.
Where do I catch a free trolley?
Look for free trolley signs at the stops marked on the map or click on the
free trolley stops link. Free trolleys can pick up or drop off only at
designated stops. SAFETY FIRST!
Are all trolleys free?
No. Only those displaying a window sign marked "Free Trolley" are free of
charge.
Do I need a ticket?
No ticket or reservation is needed to ride the free trolleys. Riders must
board 30 minutes before service ends.
Can I bring my group?
Due to space limitations, free trolleys cannot accommodate large groups
traveling together.
How else can I get around Chicago?
Chicago is a visitor-friendly city. CTA buses and trains, cabs and paid
visitor tours are quick and affordable ways to get around. Call the RTA
Transportation Information Center at 312-836-7000 for public transit
information. CTA bus and train schedules can be found at:
www.transitchicago.com .
Visitor information may be obtained 24 hours a day by calling toll-free
1-877-CHICAGO (1-877-244-2246), TTY (312)866-710-0294, or by visiting the
Chicago tourism website at:
www.ChooseChicago.com.
For more information, contact us at:
freetrolleys@cityofchicago.org.
The information on this page is provided
by the City of Chicago. See the official web site here. |
