Yellow Line reopens in Chicago five months after unexpected closure

Lonely Planet Writer

After an unexpected closure in May due to a collapsed embankment, the CTA Yellow Line reopened in Chicago last Friday.

Chicago's Yellow Line back up and running.

Chicago's Yellow Line back up and running. Image by Tripp / CC BY 2.0

As a thank you to customers, rides on this line will be free for the week, ending November 6. Read more at: chicagoist

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