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TheChicago Free Trolley System is set for full operation during the summer of 2008. The Free Trolley System will be available from Memorial Day (May 24, 2008) through Labor Day (September 1, 2008). The Free Trolley System has changed a bit from previous years, so please note the new routes.

The Navy Pier (yellow star), Museum (green triangle) and Shopping (red circle) routes will run 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm. The Lincoln Park (brown line) Trolley will run only on weekends and holidays. The routes seem generally targeted towards Metra riders who want easy access to Chicago’s tourist attractions. The 2008 Free Trolley Map is not yet available but you can find a station list for all Free Trolley Routes on the City of Chicago website.

If you are not in a rush and do not mind rubbing elbows with strangers, the Chicago Free Trolley is a fun way to get around town. However, the Trolley should not be used as a reliable mode of transportation. There is no set schedule and the Trolleys are often full beyond capacity.

Chicago Free Trolley

From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day downtown free trolleys operate daily, running every 20 to 30 minutes between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., with extended service during the Taste of Chicago until 7 p.m. The Lincoln Park free trolley operates only on weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Navy Pier free trolley operates daily, year-round from 10 a.m. to one hour after the Pier closes.

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