Photo courtesy Chicago Water Taxi
During this summer’s Red Line closure, the Chicago Water Taxi will double its service to and from Chinatown, making it the best alternative for some during CTA’s ambitious renovation project.
There’s been a lot of press about the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) upcoming Red Line South Reconstruction Project, which is scheduled to begin on Sunday, May 19, and last for five months. With the Red Line sealed off from Cermak-Chinatown all the way south to 95th/Dan Ryan, and trains rerouted to the Green Line, some people are rightfully wondering how they’ll be getting around. CTA, Metra and Pace all list Red Line commuting options on their websites. But there’s another alternative that will begin service on Saturday, May 25, that’s worth noting.
During this summer’s Red Line closure, the Chicago Water Taxi will double its service to and from Chinatown, making it the best alternative for some during CTA’s ambitious renovation project. The boat taxi service will begin operating daily service between the dock at Chinatown’s Ping Tom Park and 2 N. Riverside Plaza, adjacent to Ogilvie and Union Stations. Service continues on to the LaSalle/Clark and Michigan Avenue river stops. One-way travel time between Chinatown and Ogilvie Station is 15 minutes. Vessels will arrive and depart Chinatown every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. seven days a week through September 20.
If you’ve never ridden on the Chicago Water Taxi, there’s no better time to try it than right now. It’s an easy, refreshing way to avoid congestion on city streets, while still getting to work on time. Plus, it’s a great way to enjoy the (finally) nice weather!
For more information about schedules, fares and related information, visit Chicago Water Taxi’s website at www.chicagowatertaxi.com.