The Allstate CTA Holiday Train will push off on Nov. 29, along all eight rail lines across the city. The six-car CTA train will be immaculately decked out with holiday decorations, Christmas lights and, of course, Santa Claus himself along with his trusty reindeer.

The CTA has announced the 33rd annual Allstate CTA Holiday Train and Bus schedule, which will run from Thanksgiving through late December, featuring photo sessions with Santa on designated dates.

Chicago's beloved holiday train and bus are returning for the holiday season. The CTA holiday train and bus are making 33 years of operation. Hop on the joyful ride filled with thousands of lights and decorations through late December.

Chicago is about to get festive as a favorite holiday tradition returns to the roads and rails for 2024: The CTA holiday bus and train.

But for one month in December, a train beautifully covered in holiday lights embarks on a magical journey to spread good spirits and raise money to combat food insecurity.

The holiday train schedule is also below: Friday, Nov. 29 Green Line and Orange Line Departing: Midway toward Loop, then Harlem/Lake at 3:07 p.m. Harlem/Lake to Cottage Grove at 4:31 p.m. Cottage Grove toward Loop, then Midway at 5:51 p.m.

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