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1Congress Plaza → Jackson & Austin
2Jackson & Austin → Congress Plaza
3Congress Plaza → Jackson & Austin
4Jackson & Austin → Congress Plaza
Route stops

258 stops • 4 directions

Jackson
  1. Congress Plaza & Michigan
  2. Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan
  3. Michigan & Van Buren
  4. Adams & Wabash (CTA)
  5. Adams & State
  6. Adams & Clark
  7. Adams & Wells (CTA)
  8. Adams & South Wacker
  9. Adams & Canal (Union Station)
  10. Clinton & Jackson (Union Station)
  11. Van Buren & Jefferson
  12. Van Buren & Halsted
  13. Van Buren & Peoria
  14. Van Buren & Morgan
  15. Van Buren & Aberdeen
  16. Van Buren & Throop
  17. Van Buren & Loomis
  18. Van Buren & Laflin
  19. Van Buren & Ashland
  20. Van Buren & Paulina
  21. Van Buren & Ogden
  22. 1900 W Van Buren
  23. Van Buren & Damen
  24. Jackson & Damen
  25. Jackson & Hoyne
  26. Jackson & Leavitt
  27. Jackson & Oakley
  28. Jackson & Western
  29. Jackson & Campbell
  30. Jackson & Rockwell
  31. Jackson & Washtenaw
  32. Jackson & California
  33. Jackson & Francisco
  34. Jackson & Sacramento
  35. Jackson & Albany
  36. Jackson & Kedzie
  37. Jackson & Spaulding
  38. Jackson & Homan
  39. Jackson & St. Louis
  40. Central Park & Jackson
  41. Congress & Central Park
  42. 3700 W Congress
  43. Congress & Hamlin/Independence
  44. Jackson & Hamlin
  45. Jackson & Springfield
  46. Jackson & Pulaski
  47. Jackson & Karlov
  48. Jackson & Keeler
  49. Jackson & Kildare
  50. Jackson & Kostner
  51. Jackson & Kilbourn
  52. Jackson & Kenton
  53. Jackson & Kilpatrick
  54. Jackson & Cicero
  55. 4900 W Jackson
  56. Jackson & Lavergne
  57. 5056 W Jackson
  58. Jackson & Leamington
  59. Jackson & Laramie
  60. Jackson & Lockwood
  61. 5400 W Jackson
  62. Jackson & Lotus
  63. Jackson & Central
  64. 5700 W Jackson
  65. Jackson & Mayfield
  66. Jackson & Austin Terminal
Jackson
  1. Jackson & Austin Terminal
  2. 5900 W Jackson
  3. 5700 W Jackson
  4. Jackson & Central
  5. Jackson & Lotus
  6. 5351 W Jackson
  7. Jackson & Lockwood
  8. Jackson & Laramie
  9. Jackson & Leamington
  10. 5047 W Jackson
  11. Jackson & Lavergne
  12. 4849 W Jackson
  13. Jackson & Cicero
  14. Jackson & Kilpatrick
  15. Jackson & Kenton
  16. Jackson & Kilbourn
  17. Jackson & Kostner
  18. Jackson & Kildare
  19. Jackson & Keeler
  20. Jackson & Karlov
  21. Jackson & Pulaski
  22. Jackson & Springfield
  23. Jackson & Hamlin
  24. Jackson & Central Park
  25. Jackson & St. Louis
  26. Jackson & Homan
  27. Jackson & Spaulding
  28. Jackson & Kedzie
  29. Jackson & Albany
  30. Jackson & Sacramento
  31. Jackson & Francisco
  32. Jackson & California
  33. Jackson & Washtenaw
  34. 2609 W Jackson
  35. Jackson & Campbell
  36. Jackson & Western
  37. Jackson & Oakley
  38. Jackson & Leavitt
  39. Jackson & Hoyne
  40. Jackson & Damen
  41. Damen & Congress (Blue Line)
  42. Harrison & Ogden
  43. Harrison & Wood
  44. Harrison & Paulina
  45. Ashland & Van Buren
  46. Jackson & Laflin
  47. Jackson & Loomis
  48. Jackson & Throop
  49. Jackson & Racine
  50. Jackson & Aberdeen
  51. Jackson & Morgan
  52. Jackson & Peoria
  53. Jackson & Halsted
  54. Jackson & Desplaines
  55. Jackson & Clinton (Union Station)
  56. Jackson & Chicago River
  57. Jackson & Franklin
  58. Jackson & Financial Place
  59. Jackson & Dearborn
  60. Jackson & State
  61. Jackson & Wabash
  62. Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B Wells Drive
  63. Congress Plaza & Michigan
Jackson
  1. Congress Plaza & Michigan
  2. Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan
  3. Michigan & Van Buren
  4. Adams & Wabash (CTA)
  5. Adams & State
  6. Adams & Clark
  7. Adams & Wells (CTA)
  8. Adams & South Wacker
  9. Adams & Canal (Union Station)
  10. Clinton & Jackson (Union Station)
  11. Van Buren & Jefferson
  12. Van Buren & Halsted
  13. Van Buren & Peoria
  14. Van Buren & Morgan
  15. Van Buren & Aberdeen
  16. Van Buren & Throop
  17. Van Buren & Loomis
  18. Van Buren & Laflin
  19. Harrison & Ashland
  20. Harrison & Paulina
  21. Harrison & Wood
  22. Harrison & Ogden
  23. Harrison & Damen
  24. Damen Blue Line Station
  25. Jackson & Damen
  26. Jackson & Hoyne
  27. Jackson & Leavitt
  28. Jackson & Oakley
  29. Jackson & Western
  30. Jackson & Campbell
  31. Jackson & Rockwell
  32. Jackson & Washtenaw
  33. Jackson & California
  34. Jackson & Francisco
  35. Jackson & Sacramento
  36. Jackson & Albany
  37. Jackson & Kedzie
  38. Jackson & Spaulding
  39. Jackson & Homan
  40. Jackson & St. Louis
  41. Central Park & Jackson
  42. Congress & Central Park
  43. 3700 W Congress
  44. Congress & Hamlin/Independence
  45. Jackson & Hamlin
  46. Jackson & Springfield
  47. Jackson & Pulaski
  48. Jackson & Karlov
  49. Jackson & Keeler
  50. Jackson & Kildare
  51. Jackson & Kostner
  52. Jackson & Kilbourn
  53. Jackson & Kenton
  54. Jackson & Kilpatrick
  55. Jackson & Cicero
  56. 4900 W Jackson
  57. Jackson & Lavergne
  58. 5056 W Jackson
  59. Jackson & Leamington
  60. Jackson & Laramie
  61. Jackson & Lockwood
  62. 5400 W Jackson
  63. Jackson & Lotus
  64. Jackson & Central
  65. 5700 W Jackson
  66. Jackson & Mayfield
  67. Jackson & Austin Terminal
Jackson
  1. Jackson & Austin Terminal
  2. 5900 W Jackson
  3. 5700 W Jackson
  4. Jackson & Central
  5. Jackson & Lotus
  6. 5351 W Jackson
  7. Jackson & Lockwood
  8. Jackson & Laramie
  9. Jackson & Leamington
  10. 5047 W Jackson
  11. Jackson & Lavergne
  12. 4849 W Jackson
  13. Jackson & Cicero
  14. Jackson & Kilpatrick
  15. Jackson & Kenton
  16. Jackson & Kilbourn
  17. Jackson & Kostner
  18. Jackson & Kildare
  19. Jackson & Keeler
  20. Jackson & Karlov
  21. Jackson & Pulaski
  22. Jackson & Springfield
  23. Jackson & Hamlin
  24. Jackson & Central Park
  25. Jackson & St. Louis
  26. Jackson & Homan
  27. Jackson & Spaulding
  28. Jackson & Kedzie
  29. Jackson & Albany
  30. Jackson & Sacramento
  31. Jackson & Francisco
  32. Jackson & California
  33. Jackson & Washtenaw
  34. 2609 W Jackson
  35. Jackson & Campbell
  36. Jackson & Western
  37. Jackson & Oakley
  38. Jackson & Leavitt
  39. Jackson & Hoyne
  40. Jackson & Damen
  41. Malcolm X College
  42. Jackson & Ogden
  43. Jackson & Paulina
  44. Jackson & Ashland
  45. Jackson & Laflin
  46. Jackson & Loomis
  47. Jackson & Throop
  48. Jackson & Racine
  49. Jackson & Aberdeen
  50. Jackson & Morgan
  51. Jackson & Peoria
  52. Jackson & Halsted
  53. Jackson & Desplaines
  54. Jackson & Clinton (Union Station)
  55. Jackson & Chicago River
  56. Jackson & Franklin
  57. Jackson & Financial Place
  58. Jackson & Dearborn
  59. Jackson & State
  60. Jackson & Wabash
  61. Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B Wells Drive
  62. Congress Plaza & Michigan
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Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

What number is assigned to this route?

Route number is 126. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 126 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 126 stop here?'

Where does bus #126 run?

This route serves the Austin (USA) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.

Which depot or garage does this route belong to?

Route is associated with depot/garage: 'Kedzie'. This is the maintenance base where vehicles are serviced and depart from. For passengers it's mostly reference info, but it can help when reporting issues about a specific vehicle or trip.

Who's the official operator?

Operator is Chicago Transit Authority. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.

Which transit system does it belong to?

This route is part of the 'CTA' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.

Is this a circular route?

No. Circular routes run in a closed loop, regular routes go between two endpoints. To avoid going the wrong way, check the destination on the display and confirm direction using a map or stop list.

Is there a fare?

Yes. Payment rules and discounts can differ by region and vehicle type. If it matters to you, verify current fares and ticket/validation requirements before traveling.

Can you board with a wheelchair?

Yes. Accessibility usually means low-floor entry with ramps and designated spaces. Even when accessibility is stated, conditions can vary on specific vehicles and stops. If this is critical, check the vehicle type for your specific trip and confirm ramp/entry availability beforehand.

Are bikes allowed?

Yes. If allowed, still try to avoid rush hour—in a packed vehicle with a bike it's rough for you and everyone else. Check the rules ahead: sometimes you need to fold the bike or buy a separate ticket.

Additional Route Information
Jackson

Reference

126

Official name

Jackson

Origin

Congress Plaza

Destination

Jackson & Austin

Garage

Kedzie

Description

Provides Daily Weekday Service from Congress Plaza west to Jackson & Austin.

Direction

West

Route network

CTA

Operator

Chicago Transit Authority

Opening hours

Mo-Fr 05:20-20:50

Fare

Yes

Wheelchair accessibility

Yes

Bicycle area

Yes

Round trip

No
Jackson

Reference

126

Official name

Jackson

Origin

Jackson & Austin

Destination

Congress Plaza

Garage

Kedzie

Description

Provides Daily Service from Jackson & Austin east to Congress Plaza via Illinois Medical District.

Direction

East

Via

Illinois Medical District

Route network

CTA

Operator

Chicago Transit Authority

Opening hours

Mo-Fr 05:20-22:40, Sa-Su 06:00-22:40

Fare

Yes

Wheelchair accessibility

Yes

Bicycle area

Yes

Round trip

No

Quick overview

Explore the Bus 126 route in Austin (USA). 4 directions, 258 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.

Data source

The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.


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