It’s not too late to experience the magic of the CTA’s Holiday Train this year! But hurry, as you don’t have much time left.
The CTA’s website informs us that the Holiday Train will be running on the Pink and Blue Lines in the coming week. On Saturday, riders will even be able to take pictures with Santa Claus on the Blue Line.
Let’s take a look at the details.
Pink Line
The Holiday Train will be running on the Pink Line on Tuesday, December 12th and Wednesday, December 13th. Here are the times:
December 12th
54th/Cermak to the Loop: 2:43 p.m.
Loop to 54th/Cermak: 3:10 p.m.
54th/Cermak to the Loop: 4:16 p.m.
Loop to 54th/Cermak: 4:43 p.m.
December 13th
54th/Cermak to the Loop: 3:06 p.m.
Loop to 54th/Cermak: 3:33 p.m.
54th/Cermak: 4:44 p.m.
Loop to 54th/Cermak: 5:11 p.m.
Blue Line
The Holiday Train will switch to the Blue Line for the rest of the week, running on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
On Thursday, the train leaves O’Hare at 3:13 p.m., heading all the way to Forest Park. The return trip starts at 4:57 p.m.
On Friday, the train leaves O’Hare at 4:13 p.m. and heads back from Forest Park at 6:02 p.m.
Saturday is the day to take pictures with Santa! The train will leave Racine at 1:50 p.m., then head back to O’Hare from Forest Park at 3:53 p.m.
Yellow Line
Service on the Yellow Line is currently suspended due to a crash earlier this year. But if service resumes by the end of the month, a two-car version of the Holiday Train will run on Thursday, December 21st. Trains will depart from Howard between 3:08 p.m. and 6:53 p.m., and inbound trains will return from Dempster-Skokie between 3:22 p.m. and 7:07 p.m.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the CTA’s Holiday Train this year! With limited train runs remaining, now is the time to hop on board and enjoy the magic of the season. Check out the CTA’s website for more information.
