![]() A part of our holiday tradition since 2014, this 60-foot bus has been transformed by CTA employees into a winter wonderland to say “thank you” to customers and bring added cheer during the holiday season. Loop (from Clark/Lake) to 54th/Cermak at 5:11Īll trains on Yellow Line will be 2-car Holiday Trains for service departing:ĭay or night, the commutes of thousands and the streets of Chicago’s neighborhoods are made merry with the Allstate CTA Holiday Bus. Loop (from Clark/Lake) to 54th/Cermak at 3:33 Loop (from Clark/Lake) to 54th/Cermak at 4:43 Loop (from Clark/Lake) to 54th/Cermak at 3:10 ![]() Kimball toward Loop, then Midway at 5:29 (updated) Kimball toward Loop, then Midway at 12:53 Midway toward Loop, then Harlem/Lake at 4:01Īshland/63rd toward Loop, then Midway at 7:06 Midway toward Loop, then Harlem/Lake at 3:07Ĭottage Grove toward Loop, then Midway at 5:51 NOTE: Every effort is made to accommodate those lined-up for photos however, there is a firm-cut-off time to ensure the Allstate CTA Holiday Bus/Train depart and remain on schedule. Photos are on a first-come, first-served basis, limit one photo set-up per family/group. Please have devices ready for use when it’s your turn with Santa. Photos with Santa will be taken by a CTA employee using your device. Make sure your camera and/or mobile devices are charged and ready, as photos with Santa are back! For the first time since 2019, riders and fans of the Allstate CTA Holiday Fleet will be able to partake in photo sessions with Santa on designated dates for both the festive bus and train (see schedules for more details). ![]() This year, we'll donate approximately 600 food baskets to local community organizations.Įach food basket contains all the ingredients for a complete meal including a canned ham, potatoes, mixed vegetables, muffin mix, macaroni and cheese, fruit cocktail, green beans, corn and dessert. Each year, our employees donate their time and money to purchase groceries and assemble food baskets for delivery to community organizations across the city. The CTA family continues its decades-long tradition of supporting Chicago communities. Thousands of twinkling lights outline the shape of the train and windows, with even more lights running across the tops of the cars. Today, as the train pulls into each station, Santa waves to riders from his sleigh on an open-air flatcar carrying his reindeer and decorated holiday trees.Įach car of the train is wrapped with holiday and seasonal images. Over the years, this holiday tradition has evolved from its modest and humble beginnings to a spectacular, joyous sight to see – in daytime or nighttime. The train began on the Blue Line in 1992 when a “Season’s Greetings from the CTA” sign was placed on the front of an out-of-service train used to deliver food to various charities. What few may realize is that the train serves two very important purposes: to deliver joy and the holiday spirit to thousands of riders and also to deliver food baskets to various charitable agencies throughout the city. Now in its 32nd year of operation, we are excited to be delivering holiday cheer throughout Chicago's neighborhoods and welcome you aboard our decked-out and dazzling Allstate CTA Holiday Train and the popular Allstate CTA Holiday Bus! Jump to:Īllstate CTA Holiday Train Holiday history ![]() It's the most wonderful time of the year! Chicago's most unique and beloved holiday tradition is here: The Allstate CTA Holiday Fleet.
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