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56 Line

Milwaukee

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CTA 56 bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 56 bus (Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)) has 70 stops departing from Madison & Wabash (West) and ending at Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw).

Choose any of the 56 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) (70 stops)

  • Madison & Wabash (West)

  • Madison & Dearborn/State (West)

  • Madison & Lasalle (West)

  • Madison & Franklin (West)

  • Madison & Clinton (West)

  • Jefferson & Washington (North)

  • Jefferson & Lake (North)

  • Fulton & Desplaines (West)

  • Desplaines & Fulton/Milwaukee/Kinzie (North)

  • Milwaukee & Hubbard/Union (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Erie (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Carpenter (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Chicago (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Elston (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Noble (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Thomas (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Haddon (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Ashland/Division (Blue Line) (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Paulina (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Wolcott/Wood (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Honore (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & North Ave/Damen (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Wabansia (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Leavitt (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Oakley/Moffat (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Western (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Armitage (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Maplewood (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Talman (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Washtenaw (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & California (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Fullerton (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Sacramento (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Logan Boulevard (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Logan Boulevard (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Kedzie (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Sawyer (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Spaulding (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Diversey/Kimball (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Wisner (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Gresham (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Central Park (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Monticello (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Lawndale (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Hamlin (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Belmont (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Springfield (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Pulaski (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Karlov (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Keeler (Nw)

  • Addison & Kostner (West)

  • Addison & Kilbourn (West)

  • Addison & Kenton (West)

  • Addison & Kilpatrick (West)

  • Cicero & Waveland (North)

  • Cicero & Grace (North)

  • Cicero & Byron (North)

  • North Milwaukee Avenue 4007

  • Milwaukee & Belle Plaine (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Berteau (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Cullom (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Montrose (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Sunnyside (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Wilson (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Laramie (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Giddings (Nw)

  • Milwaukee & Lawrence (Nw)

  • Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off

  • Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)

56 FAQ

  • What time does the 56 bus start operating?

    Services on the 56 bus start at 5:08 AM on Saturday.

  • What time does the 56 bus stop working?

    Services on the 56 bus stop at 10:34 PM on Sunday.

  • What time does the 56 bus arrive?

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

  • How much is the 56 (Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)) bus fare?

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

  • Is there a 56 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 56 bus stop.

CTA 56 bus Route Map - Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)

56 bus Line Map
PDF Version: 56 schedule, stops and map56 - Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) timetable

56 bus Schedule

56 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 5:14 AM - 10:42 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Sun5:09 AM - 10:34 PM16 - 24
Mon5:14 AM - 10:42 PM10 - 23
Tue5:14 AM - 10:42 PM10 - 23
Wed5:14 AM - 10:42 PM10 - 23
Thu5:14 AM - 10:42 PM10 - 23
Fri5:14 AM - 10:42 PM10 - 23
Sat5:08 AM - 10:45 PM21 - 30

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56 line bus fare

CTA 56 (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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56 (CTA)

The first stop of the 56 bus route is Madison & Wabash (West) and the last stop is Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw). 56 (Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 56 has 70 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 61 minutes.

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