MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
23.5 miles and 75 buses later, we have made it to Evanston
23.5 miles and 75 buses later, we have made it to Evanston
May 31, 2025 at 10:39 PM
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
23.5 miles and 75 buses later, we have made it to Evanston
23.5 miles and 75 buses later, we have made it to Evanston
The end of the 49.
The end is near
The end is near
May 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The end of the 49.
The end is near
The end is near
If you thought mile 6 was bad wait till I tell you about my 11 (Pershing-31st), this mile contained basically all of Chicago’s non-passenger transport arteries and you could tell
May 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If you thought mile 6 was bad wait till I tell you about my 11 (Pershing-31st), this mile contained basically all of Chicago’s non-passenger transport arteries and you could tell
Mile #6 (79-71) is the new worst
Though in an absolutely hilarious way (used cars)
Though in an absolutely hilarious way (used cars)
May 31, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Mile #6 (79-71) is the new worst
Though in an absolutely hilarious way (used cars)
Though in an absolutely hilarious way (used cars)
Made it to 79th!
We’re counting the buses and we’ve seen 13 so far though five of those were just 95s .
We’re counting the buses and we’ve seen 13 so far though five of those were just 95s .
May 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Made it to 79th!
We’re counting the buses and we’ve seen 13 so far though five of those were just 95s .
We’re counting the buses and we’ve seen 13 so far though five of those were just 95s .
New loser: mile #3 (103-95)
Picture says it all
Also a @westtowns-urbanist.bsky.social signage special
Picture says it all
Also a @westtowns-urbanist.bsky.social signage special
May 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
New loser: mile #3 (103-95)
Picture says it all
Also a @westtowns-urbanist.bsky.social signage special
Picture says it all
Also a @westtowns-urbanist.bsky.social signage special
New winner: mile #2 (111-103) slightly inferior streetscape, but the commercial was really interesting so it gets the victory so far.
May 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
New winner: mile #2 (111-103) slightly inferior streetscape, but the commercial was really interesting so it gets the victory so far.
WE’RE WALKING WESTERN TODAY!
Updates to come when we encounter a new best…or worst mile
Updates to come when we encounter a new best…or worst mile
May 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
WE’RE WALKING WESTERN TODAY!
Updates to come when we encounter a new best…or worst mile
Updates to come when we encounter a new best…or worst mile
ALL THE @chicagocta.bsky.social BUSES ✅
Now, for the world’s biggest boba and some Malort on the Metra to celebrate
Now, for the world’s biggest boba and some Malort on the Metra to celebrate
May 30, 2025 at 3:37 AM
ALL THE @chicagocta.bsky.social BUSES ✅
Now, for the world’s biggest boba and some Malort on the Metra to celebrate
Now, for the world’s biggest boba and some Malort on the Metra to celebrate
Route 127/127
77 Belmont
A good one to do last, and we’re riding the whole thing to celebrate
77 Belmont
A good one to do last, and we’re riding the whole thing to celebrate
May 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Route 127/127
77 Belmont
A good one to do last, and we’re riding the whole thing to celebrate
77 Belmont
A good one to do last, and we’re riding the whole thing to celebrate
Route 126/127
152 Addison
A classic and the last triple digit but of the challenge
152 Addison
A classic and the last triple digit but of the challenge
May 30, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Route 126/127
152 Addison
A classic and the last triple digit but of the challenge
152 Addison
A classic and the last triple digit but of the challenge
Route 125/127
80 Irving Park
Featuring a surprise cameo from Chicago Twitter legend @questionableway.bsky.social
80 Irving Park
Featuring a surprise cameo from Chicago Twitter legend @questionableway.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Route 125/127
80 Irving Park
Featuring a surprise cameo from Chicago Twitter legend @questionableway.bsky.social
80 Irving Park
Featuring a surprise cameo from Chicago Twitter legend @questionableway.bsky.social
Route 124/127
36 Broadway
The only instance of a quarter mile grid that’s actually justified
36 Broadway
The only instance of a quarter mile grid that’s actually justified
May 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Route 124/127
36 Broadway
The only instance of a quarter mile grid that’s actually justified
36 Broadway
The only instance of a quarter mile grid that’s actually justified
Route 123/127
78 Montrose
These E/W Northsiders are a perfect test case for bus seat selection order given their fullness
78 Montrose
These E/W Northsiders are a perfect test case for bus seat selection order given their fullness
May 30, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Route 123/127
78 Montrose
These E/W Northsiders are a perfect test case for bus seat selection order given their fullness
78 Montrose
These E/W Northsiders are a perfect test case for bus seat selection order given their fullness
Route 122/127
92 Foster
Hailed as “sketchy” by the most memorable driver of the challenge, so far it seems fine
92 Foster
Hailed as “sketchy” by the most memorable driver of the challenge, so far it seems fine
May 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Route 122/127
92 Foster
Hailed as “sketchy” by the most memorable driver of the challenge, so far it seems fine
92 Foster
Hailed as “sketchy” by the most memorable driver of the challenge, so far it seems fine
Route 121/127
22 Clark
Home stretch now
22 Clark
Home stretch now
May 29, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Route 121/127
22 Clark
Home stretch now
22 Clark
Home stretch now
After a far too long wait
Route 120/127
96 Lunt
Probably the worst E/W crosstown north of 31st
Route 120/127
96 Lunt
Probably the worst E/W crosstown north of 31st
May 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
After a far too long wait
Route 120/127
96 Lunt
Probably the worst E/W crosstown north of 31st
Route 120/127
96 Lunt
Probably the worst E/W crosstown north of 31st
Route 119/127
93 North California/Dodge
Getting a proper tour of the 1 level inland North Side
93 North California/Dodge
Getting a proper tour of the 1 level inland North Side
May 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Route 119/127
93 North California/Dodge
Getting a proper tour of the 1 level inland North Side
93 North California/Dodge
Getting a proper tour of the 1 level inland North Side
Route 118/127
76 Diversey
Took advantage of the back of a bunch for a very comfortable (and quicker) ride
76 Diversey
Took advantage of the back of a bunch for a very comfortable (and quicker) ride
May 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Route 118/127
76 Diversey
Took advantage of the back of a bunch for a very comfortable (and quicker) ride
76 Diversey
Took advantage of the back of a bunch for a very comfortable (and quicker) ride
After a quick ride on the Blue Line
Route 117/127
74 Fullerton
This bus is PACKED. We’ve had to turn people away twice
Route 117/127
74 Fullerton
This bus is PACKED. We’ve had to turn people away twice
May 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
After a quick ride on the Blue Line
Route 117/127
74 Fullerton
This bus is PACKED. We’ve had to turn people away twice
Route 117/127
74 Fullerton
This bus is PACKED. We’ve had to turn people away twice
Route 116/127
73 Armitage
The first of many east/west North siders today
73 Armitage
The first of many east/west North siders today
May 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Route 116/127
73 Armitage
The first of many east/west North siders today
73 Armitage
The first of many east/west North siders today
After a repositioning move on the 65 and a catchup move on the red line,
Route 115/127
37 Sedgwick
The last bus we have to ride downtown
Route 115/127
37 Sedgwick
The last bus we have to ride downtown
May 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
After a repositioning move on the 65 and a catchup move on the red line,
Route 115/127
37 Sedgwick
The last bus we have to ride downtown
Route 115/127
37 Sedgwick
The last bus we have to ride downtown
Route 114/127
124 Navy Pier Express
The bus went off route! But also, loop link is a powerhouse.
Could definitely use one of those on Michigan north of the river
124 Navy Pier Express
The bus went off route! But also, loop link is a powerhouse.
Could definitely use one of those on Michigan north of the river
May 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Route 114/127
124 Navy Pier Express
The bus went off route! But also, loop link is a powerhouse.
Could definitely use one of those on Michigan north of the river
124 Navy Pier Express
The bus went off route! But also, loop link is a powerhouse.
Could definitely use one of those on Michigan north of the river
Route 113/127
126 Jackson
One of the CTA’s few instances of a quarter mile grid
Also, it doesn’t run on Jackson westbound until Damen so we’re getting the eastbound too
126 Jackson
One of the CTA’s few instances of a quarter mile grid
Also, it doesn’t run on Jackson westbound until Damen so we’re getting the eastbound too
May 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Route 113/127
126 Jackson
One of the CTA’s few instances of a quarter mile grid
Also, it doesn’t run on Jackson westbound until Damen so we’re getting the eastbound too
126 Jackson
One of the CTA’s few instances of a quarter mile grid
Also, it doesn’t run on Jackson westbound until Damen so we’re getting the eastbound too
Route 112/127
130 Museum Campus
Our 2nd and final seasonal route, which provides a reminder of just how far east the Museum Campus is
130 Museum Campus
Our 2nd and final seasonal route, which provides a reminder of just how far east the Museum Campus is
May 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Route 112/127
130 Museum Campus
Our 2nd and final seasonal route, which provides a reminder of just how far east the Museum Campus is
130 Museum Campus
Our 2nd and final seasonal route, which provides a reminder of just how far east the Museum Campus is