Bus 20 route
Route stops
416 stops • 8 directions
- Madison & Wabash
- Madison & Dearborn/State
- Madison & LaSalle
- Madison & Franklin
- Madison & Clinton (Metra)
- Madison & Jefferson
- Madison & Halsted
- Madison & Peoria
- Madison & Morgan
- Madison & Aberdeen
- Madison & Racine
- Madison & Throop
- Madison & Loomis
- Madison & Laflin
- Madison & Ashland
- Madison & Paulina
- Madison & Wood
- Madison & United Center (1900 W)
- Madison & Damen
- Madison & Hoyne
- Madison & Leavitt
- Madison & Oakley
- Madison & Western
- Madison & Campbell
- Madison & Talman
- Madison & Washtenaw
- Madison & California
- Madison & Francisco
- Madison & Sacramento
- Madison & Albany
- Madison & Kedzie
- Madison & Spaulding
- Madison & Homan
- Madison & St. Louis
- Madison & Central Park
- Madison & Hamlin
- Madison & Springfield
- Madison & Pulaski
- Madison & Karlov
- Madison & Keeler
- Madison & Kildare
- Madison & Kostner
- Madison & Kilbourn
- Madison & Kenton
- Madison & Kilpatrick
- Madison & Cicero
- Madison & Lamon
- Madison & Lavergne
- Madison & Leclaire
- Madison & Laramie
- Madison & Lockwood
- Madison & Long
- Madison & Lotus
- Madison & Central
- Madison & Parkside
- Madison & Waller
- Madison & Menard
- Madison & Mayfield
- Madison & Austin
- Madison & Austin Terminal
- Madison & Austin Terminal
- Madison & Mayfield
- Madison & Menard
- Madison & Waller
- Madison & Parkside
- Madison & Central
- Madison & Lotus
- Madison & Long
- Madison & Lockwood
- Madison & Laramie
- Madison & Leclaire
- Madison & Lavergne
- Madison & Cicero
- Madison & Kilpatrick
- Madison & Kenton
- Madison & Kilbourn
- Madison & Kostner
- Madison & Kildare
- Madison & Keeler
- Madison & Karlov
- Madison & Pulaski
- Madison & Springfield
- Madison & Hamlin
- Madison & Central Park
- Madison & St. Louis
- Madison & Homan
- Madison & Spaulding
- Madison & Kedzie
- Madison & Albany
- Madison & Sacramento
- Madison & Francisco
- Madison & California
- Madison & Washtenaw
- Madison & Talman
- Madison & Campbell
- Madison & Western
- Madison & Oakley
- Madison & Leavitt
- Madison & Hoyne
- Madison & Damen
- Madison & United Center (1900 W)
- Madison & Wood
- Madison & Paulina
- 1633 W Madison
- Madison & Ashland
- Madison & Laflin
- Madison & Loomis
- Madison & Throop
- Madison & Racine
- Madison & Aberdeen
- Madison & Morgan
- Madison & Peoria
- Halsted & Madison
- Washington & Halsted
- Washington & Jefferson
- Washington & Canal (Metra)
- Washington & Franklin
- Washington & LaSalle
- Washington & Clark/Dearborn
- Washington & State
- Washington & Wabash (CTA)
- Madison & Austin Terminal
- Madison & Mayfield
- Madison & Menard
- Madison & Waller
- Madison & Parkside
- Madison & Central
- Madison & Lotus
- Madison & Long
- Madison & Lockwood
- Madison & Laramie
- Madison & Leclaire
- Madison & Lavergne
- Madison & Cicero
- Madison & Kilpatrick
- Madison & Kenton
- Madison & Kilbourn
- Madison & Kostner
- Madison & Kildare
- Madison & Keeler
- Madison & Karlov
- Madison & Pulaski
- Madison & Springfield
- Madison & Hamlin
- Madison & Central Park
- Madison & St. Louis
- Madison & Homan
- Madison & Spaulding
- Madison & Kedzie
- Madison & Albany
- Madison & Sacramento
- Madison & Francisco
- Madison & California
- Madison & Washtenaw
- Madison & Talman
- Madison & Campbell
- Madison & Western
- Madison & Oakley
- Madison & Leavitt
- Madison & Hoyne
- Madison & Damen
- Madison & United Center (1900 W)
- Madison & Wood
- Madison & Paulina
- 1633 W Madison
- Madison & Ashland
- Madison & Laflin
- Madison & Loomis
- Madison & Throop
- Madison & Racine
- Madison & Aberdeen
- Madison & Morgan
- Madison & Peoria
- Halsted & Madison
- Washington & Halsted
- Washington & Jefferson
- Washington & Canal (Metra)
- Washington & Franklin
- Washington & LaSalle
- Washington & Clark/Dearborn
- Washington & State
- Washington & Wabash (CTA)
- Michigan & Randolph
- Michigan & South Water
- Michigan & Wacker
- Wacker (Upper) & Columbus
- Columbus & Randolph
- Columbus & Randolph
- Randolph & Stetson
- Michigan & Washington
- Madison & Wabash
- Madison & Dearborn/State
- Madison & LaSalle
- Madison & Franklin
- Madison & Clinton (Metra)
- Madison & Jefferson
- Madison & Halsted
- Madison & Peoria
- Madison & Morgan
- Madison & Aberdeen
- Madison & Racine
- Madison & Throop
- Madison & Loomis
- Madison & Laflin
- Madison & Ashland
- Madison & Paulina
- Madison & Wood
- Madison & United Center (1900 W)
- Madison & Damen
- Madison & Hoyne
- Madison & Leavitt
- Madison & Oakley
- Madison & Western
- Madison & Campbell
- Madison & Talman
- Madison & Washtenaw
- Madison & California
- Madison & Francisco
- Madison & Sacramento
- Madison & Albany
- Madison & Kedzie
- Madison & Spaulding
- Madison & Homan
- Madison & St. Louis
- Madison & Central Park
- Madison & Hamlin
- Madison & Springfield
- Madison & Pulaski
- Madison & Karlov
- Madison & Keeler
- Madison & Kildare
- Madison & Kostner
- Madison & Kilbourn
- Madison & Kenton
- Madison & Kilpatrick
- Madison & Cicero
- Madison & Lamon
- Madison & Lavergne
- Madison & Leclaire
- Madison & Laramie
- Madison & Lockwood
- Madison & Long
- Madison & Lotus
- Madison & Central
- Madison & Parkside
- Madison & Waller
- Madison & Menard
- Madison & Mayfield
- Madison & Austin
- Madison & Austin Terminal
- Madison & Pulaski
- Madison & Springfield
- Madison & Hamlin
- Madison & Central Park
- Madison & St. Louis
- Madison & Homan
- Madison & Spaulding
- Madison & Kedzie
- Madison & Albany
- Madison & Sacramento
- Madison & Francisco
- Madison & California
- Madison & Washtenaw
- Madison & Talman
- Madison & Campbell
- Madison & Western
- Madison & Oakley
- Madison & Leavitt
- Madison & Hoyne
- Madison & Damen
- Madison & United Center (1900 W)
- Madison & Wood
- Madison & Paulina
- 1633 W Madison
- Madison & Ashland
- Madison & Laflin
- Madison & Loomis
- Madison & Throop
- Madison & Racine
- Madison & Aberdeen
- Madison & Morgan
- Madison & Peoria
- Halsted & Madison
- Washington & Halsted
- Washington & Jefferson
- Washington & Canal (Metra)
- Washington & Franklin
- Washington & LaSalle
- Washington & Clark/Dearborn
- Washington & State
- Washington & Wabash (CTA)
- Madison & Wabash
- Madison & Dearborn/State
- Madison & LaSalle
- Madison & Franklin
- Madison & Clinton (Metra)
- Madison & Jefferson
- Madison & Halsted
- Madison & Peoria
- Madison & Morgan
- Madison & Aberdeen
- Madison & Racine
- Madison & Throop
- Madison & Loomis
- Madison & Laflin
- Madison & Ashland
- Madison & Paulina
- Madison & Wood
- Madison & United Center (1900 W)
- Madison & Damen
- Madison & Hoyne
- Madison & Leavitt
- Madison & Oakley
- Madison & Western
- Madison & Campbell
- Madison & Talman
- Madison & Washtenaw
- Madison & California
- Madison & Francisco
- Madison & Sacramento
- Madison & Albany
- Madison & Kedzie
- Madison & Spaulding
- Madison & Homan
- Madison & St. Louis
- Madison & Central Park
- Madison & Hamlin
- Madison & Springfield
- Madison & Pulaski
- Madison & Pulaski
- Madison & Springfield
- Madison & Hamlin
- Madison & Central Park
- Madison & St. Louis
- Madison & Homan
- Madison & Spaulding
- Madison & Kedzie
- Madison & Albany
- Madison & Sacramento
- Madison & Francisco
- Madison & California
- Madison & Washtenaw
- Madison & Talman
- Madison & Campbell
- Madison & Western
- Madison & Oakley
- Madison & Leavitt
- Madison & Hoyne
- Madison & Damen
- Madison & United Center (1900 W)
- Madison & Wood
- Madison & Paulina
- 1633 W Madison
- Madison & Ashland
- Madison & Laflin
- Madison & Loomis
- Madison & Throop
- Madison & Racine
- Madison & Aberdeen
- Madison & Morgan
- Madison & Peoria
- Halsted & Madison
- Washington & Halsted
- Washington & Jefferson
- Washington & Canal (Metra)
- Washington & Franklin
- Washington & LaSalle
- Washington & Clark/Dearborn
- Washington & State
- Washington & Wabash (CTA)
- Michigan & Randolph
- Michigan & South Water
- Michigan & Wacker
- Wacker (Upper) & Columbus
- Columbus & Randolph
- Columbus & Randolph
- Randolph & Stetson
- Michigan & Washington
- Madison & Wabash
- Madison & Dearborn/State
- Madison & LaSalle
- Madison & Franklin
- Madison & Clinton (Metra)
- Madison & Jefferson
- Madison & Halsted
- Madison & Peoria
- Madison & Morgan
- Madison & Aberdeen
- Madison & Racine
- Madison & Throop
- Madison & Loomis
- Madison & Laflin
- Madison & Ashland
- Madison & Paulina
- Madison & Wood
- Madison & United Center (1900 W)
- Madison & Damen
- Madison & Hoyne
- Madison & Leavitt
- Madison & Oakley
- Madison & Western
- Madison & Campbell
- Madison & Talman
- Madison & Washtenaw
- Madison & California
- Madison & Francisco
- Madison & Sacramento
- Madison & Albany
- Madison & Kedzie
- Madison & Spaulding
- Madison & Homan
- Madison & St. Louis
- Madison & Central Park
- Madison & Hamlin
- Madison & Springfield
- Madison & Pulaski
Route map
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 20. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 20 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 20 stop here?'
Where does bus #20 run?
This route serves the Chicago (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: 'Chicago Avenue'. 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
Madison
Reference
20
Official name
Madison
Origin
Madison & Wabash
Destination
Madison & Austin
Garage
Chicago Avenue
Description
Provides Daily 24/7 Service from Madison & Wabash west to Madison & Austin.
Direction
West
Route network
CTA
Operator
Chicago Transit Authority
Opening hours
24/7
Fare
Wheelchair accessibility
Bicycle area
Round trip
Madison
Reference
20
Official name
Madison
Origin
Madison & Austin
Destination
Washington & Wabash
Garage
Chicago Avenue
Description
Provides Daily 24/7 Service from Madison/Austin east to Washington/Wabash.
Direction
East
Route network
CTA
Operator
Chicago Transit Authority
Opening hours
24/7
Fare
Wheelchair accessibility
Bicycle area
Round trip
Madison
Reference
20
Official name
Madison
Origin
Madison & Austin
Destination
Columbus & Randolph
Garage
Chicago Avenue
Description
Provides Weekday Rush Hour Service from Madison & Austin east to Columbus & Randolph to serve Illinois Center.
Direction
East
Route network
CTA
Operator
Chicago Transit Authority
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 04:10-08:25 & 13:50-18:30
Fare
Wheelchair accessibility
Bicycle area
Round trip
Madison
Reference
20
Official name
Madison
Origin
Columbus & Randolph
Destination
Madison & Austin
Garage
Chicago Avenue
Description
Provides Weekday Rush Hour Service from Columbus & Randolph west to Madison & Austin serving Illinois Center.
Direction
West
Route network
CTA
Operator
Chicago Transit Authority
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 05:00-09:35 & 14:45-19:30
Fare
Wheelchair accessibility
Bicycle area
Round trip
Madison
Reference
20
Official name
Madison
Origin
Madison & Pulaski
Destination
Washington & Wabash
Garage
Chicago Avenue
Description
Provides Weekday Service from Madison & Pulaski east to Washington & Wabash. Trip begins at Garage.
Direction
East
Route network
CTA
Operator
Chicago Transit Authority
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 12:57-12:57
Fare
Wheelchair accessibility
Bicycle area
Round trip
Madison
Reference
20
Official name
Madison
Origin
Madison & Wabash
Destination
Madison & Pulaski
Garage
Chicago Avenue
Description
Provides Weekday Service from Madison & Wabash west to Madison & Pulaski to return to garage.
Direction
West
Route network
CTA
Operator
Chicago Transit Authority
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 10:00-10:00
Fare
Wheelchair accessibility
Bicycle area
Round trip
Madison
Reference
20
Official name
Madison
Origin
Madison & Pulaski
Destination
Columbus & Randolph
Garage
Chicago Avenue
Description
Provides Weekday Rush Hour Service from Madison & Pulaski east to Columbus & Randolph to serve Illinois Center. Trip begins at Garage.
Direction
East
Route network
CTA
Operator
Chicago Transit Authority
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 13:51-13:51
Fare
Wheelchair accessibility
Bicycle area
Round trip
Madison
Reference
20
Official name
Madison
Origin
Columbus & Randolph
Destination
Madison & Pulaski
Garage
Chicago Avenue
Description
Provides Weekday Rush Hour Service from Columbus & Randolph serving Illinois Center west to Madison & Pulaski to return to garage.
Direction
West
Route network
CTA
Operator
Chicago Transit Authority
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 08:10-09:11
Fare
Wheelchair accessibility
Bicycle area
Round trip
Quick overview
Explore the bus 20 route in Chicago (USA). 8 directions, 416 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.