CTA Ridership Hits Post-Pandemic High as Chicago Transit Logs 31.8 Million September Rides
Chicago CTA ridership hit 31.8 million rides in September 2026, its best month since COVID, and a post-COVID daily high of 1.285 million on Oct. 8.
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Chicago CTA ridership hit 31.8 million rides in September 2026, its best month since COVID, and a post-COVID daily high of 1.285 million on Oct. 8.
Chicago 2027 budget: Mayor Johnson’s $17.6B plan closes an $882.4M gap with a head tax and higher lease, betting and package taxes. Alders push back.