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126 Line

Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)

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CTA 126 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 126 bus (Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)) has 67 stops departing from Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne) and ending at Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne).

Choose any of the 126 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) (67 stops)

  • Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)

  • 5900 W Jackson (East)

  • 5700 W Jackson (East)

  • Jackson & Central (East)

  • Jackson & Lotus (East)

  • 5351 W Jackson (East)

  • Jackson & Lockwood (East)

  • Jackson & Laramie (East)

  • Jackson & Leamington (East)

  • 5047 W Jackson (East)

  • Jackson & Lavergne (East)

  • 4849 W Jackson (East)

  • Jackson & Cicero (East)

  • Jackson & Kilpatrick (East)

  • Jackson & Kenton (East)

  • Jackson & Kilbourn (East)

  • Jackson & Kostner (East)

  • Jackson & Kildare (East)

  • Jackson & Keeler (East)

  • Jackson & Karlov (East)

  • Jackson & Pulaski (East)

  • Jackson & Springfield (East)

  • Jackson & Hamlin (East)

  • Jackson & Central Park (East)

  • Jackson & St. Louis (East)

  • Jackson & Homan (East)

  • Jackson & Spaulding (East)

  • Jackson & Kedzie (East)

  • Jackson & Albany (East)

  • Jackson & Sacramento (East)

  • Jackson & Francisco (East)

  • Jackson & California (East)

  • Jackson & Washtenaw (East)

  • 2609 W Jackson (East)

  • Jackson & Campbell (East)

  • Jackson & Western (East)

  • Jackson & Oakley (East)

  • Jackson & Leavitt (East)

  • Jackson & Hoyne (East)

  • Jackson & Damen (East)

  • Malcolm X College (East)

  • Damen & Congress (South)

  • Harrison & Ogden (East)

  • Harrison & Wood (East)

  • Jackson & Ogden (East)

  • Jackson & Paulina (East)

  • Jackson & Ashland (East)

  • Harrison & Paulina (East)

  • Ashland & Van Buren (North)

  • Jackson & Laflin (East)

  • Jackson & Loomis (East)

  • Jackson & Throop (East)

  • Jackson & Racine (East)

  • Jackson & Aberdeen (East)

  • Jackson & Morgan (East)

  • Jackson & Peoria (East)

  • Jackson & Halsted (East)

  • Jackson & Desplaines (East)

  • Jackson & Clinton (East)

  • Jackson & Chicago River (East)

  • Jackson & Franklin (East)

  • Jackson & Financial Place (East)

  • Jackson & Dearborn (East)

  • Jackson & State (East)

  • Jackson & Wabash (East)

  • Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)

  • Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)

126 FAQ

  • What time does the 126 bus start operating?

    Services on the 126 bus start at 5:13 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 126 bus stop working?

    Services on the 126 bus stop at 4:50 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday.

  • What time does the 126 bus arrive?

    When does the Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the CTA 126 bus line run on Christmas Day?

    The 126 bus's operating hours on Christmas Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 126 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 126 bus stop.

CTA 126 bus Route Map - Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)

126 bus Line Map

126 Bus Schedule

126 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 5:13 AM-4:50 AM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon5:13 AM-4:50 AM8-21
Tue5:13 AM-4:50 AM8-21
Wed5:13 AM-4:50 AM8-21
Thu5:13 AM-4:50 AM8-21
Fri5:13 AM-10:40 PM8-21
Sat5:26 AM-10:40 PM17-20
Sun5:25 AM-4:50 AM17-22

CTA Bus Service Alerts

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126 line bus fare

CTA 126 (Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about CTA tickets costs please check the Moovit app or CTA’s official website.

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126 (CTA)

The first stop of the 126 bus route is Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne) and the last stop is Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne). 126 (Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 126 has 67 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 minutes.

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