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81 Line

Lawrence

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CTA 81 bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 81 bus (Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)) has 51 stops departing from Marine Drive & Wilson (North) and ending at Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw).

Choose any of the 81 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) (51 stops)

  • Marine Drive & Wilson (North)

  • 4646 N Marine Drive (North)

  • Marine Drive & Leland (North)

  • Lawrence & Clarendon (West)

  • 856 W Lawrence (West)

  • Lawrence & Sheridan (West)

  • Lawrence & Kenmore (West)

  • Broadway & Lawrence (South)

  • Broadway & Leland (South)

  • Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West)

  • Wilson & Magnolia (West)

  • Wilson & Beacon (West)

  • Wilson & Clark (West)

  • Lawrence & Ashland (West)

  • Lawrence & Hermitage (West)

  • Lawrence & Ravenswood (West)

  • Lawrence & Wolcott (West)

  • Lawrence & Damen (West)

  • Lawrence & Hoyne (West)

  • Lawrence & Leavitt (West)

  • Lawrence & Oakley (West)

  • Lawrence & Western (West)

  • Lawrence & Campbell (West)

  • Lawrence & Rockwell (West)

  • Lawrence & Washtenaw (West)

  • Lawrence & California (West)

  • Lawrence & Sacramento (West)

  • Lawrence & Albany (West)

  • Lawrence & Kedzie (West)

  • Lawrence & Spaulding (West)

  • Lawrence & Kimball (Brown Line) (West)

  • Lawrence & St. Louis (West)

  • Lawrence & Central Park (West)

  • Lawrence & Lawndale (West)

  • Lawrence & Hamlin (West)

  • Lawrence & Springfield (West)

  • Lawrence & Pulaski (West)

  • Lawrence & Karlov (West)

  • Lawrence & Keeler (West)

  • Lawrence & Kildare (West)

  • Lawrence & Kostner (West)

  • Lawrence & Elston (West)

  • Lawrence & Kenton (West)

  • Lawrence & Kilpatrick (West)

  • Lawrence & Cicero (West)

  • Lawrence & Lamon (West)

  • Lawrence & Lavergne (West)

  • Lawrence & Leclaire (West)

  • Lawrence & Lipps (West)

  • Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off

  • Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)

81 FAQ

  • What time does the 81 bus start operating?

    81 bus is available 24/7

  • What time does the 81 bus stop working?

    81 bus operates 24/7

  • What time does the 81 bus arrive?

    When does the Lawrence Bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Lawrence Bus line that is closest to your location.

  • How much is the 81 (Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)) bus fare?

    The Lawrence (Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)) bus fare is about $2.25.

  • Is there a 81 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 81 bus stop.

81 bus Schedule

81 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 24 hours

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Sun24 hours12 - 21
Mon24 hours8 - 18
Tue24 hours8 - 17
Wed24 hours8 - 17
Thu24 hours8 - 17
Fri24 hours8 - 17
Sat24 hours9 - 20

CTA bus Service Alerts

See all updates on 81 (from Marine Drive & Wilson (North)), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of 81 (Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all CTA info now.

81 line bus fare

CTA 81 (Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)) ride fare is about $2.25. Prices may change based on several factors. For more information about CTA’s ticket costs, please check the Moovit app or CTA’s official website.

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81 (CTA)

The first stop of the 81 bus route is Marine Drive & Wilson (North) and the last stop is Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw). 81 (Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 81 has 51 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 minutes.

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