Service Alerts

Past Alerts

Sunday, April 26th, 2026

Attention C-U Schedule Passengers,

Due to the marathon in C-U on Sat, April 25, the Armory pickup location will be unavailable for the 7:10 AM, 8:10 AM, and 10:10 AM departures.

Alternative pickup locations are available at Illinois Terminal (IT) and ISR.

Please refer to your tickets for exact departure times.

If you have any questions, please contact the call center at (800) 448-0572, option 1.

Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

There is a city-wide power outage affecting our Urbana facility. Call center is currently unavailable. Schedules are unaffected and running as usual. 

Monday, December 15th, 2025

There is a forecast for substantial snow and freezing weather that will negatively impact road conditions. Many of our routes may be delayed due to the weather as drivers slow down for your safety.

There are no planned route cancellations. Communication of significant delays with any affected customers will be primarily through email.

Monday, December 1st, 2025

We are expecting delays and longer travel times this weekend due to winter weather. There are no route cancellations in affect. Please be patient with us as we navigate this busy travel period with adverse road conditions. 

Friday, April 25th, 2025

Please be advised that due to the Illinois Marathon taking place in Champaign-Urbana, certain bus routes will not be able to pick up or drop off at the Armory stop between 7 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This is due to road closures associated with the event. We recommend planning accordingly to avoid any inconvenience. 

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

Weather Alert: Service Disruptions
Due to a winter storm, the following schedules are cancelled:

Sunday, Jan 5, 2025: All services cancelled.
Monday, Jan 6, 2025:
Cancelled: CU-0500, PB-0645, CX-0700, CU-0700, CU-0800, PX-0900, CU-1000
Tentatively Running: CX-1200, CU-1400

Affected passengers will be contacted for alternative arrangements. Safety is our priority.

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

The weather forecast predicts a winter storm from Sunday to Monday (January 5-6, 2025) that may affect road conditions. As a result, delays or cancellations may occur due to hazardous weather or potential road closures.

Please note delays or cancellations will not be confirmed until within 24 hours of departure. We will closely monitor weather conditions and notify affected passengers promptly.

Tuesday, January 16th, 2024

The weather forecast this coming weekend calls for a winter storm followed by extreme temperatures. Please be advised delays or cancellations may occur due to hazardous weather conditions or road closures. We prioritize the safety of you, our passengers, and our staff in any decision we make.

Delays or cancellations will not be known until within twenty-four (24) hours of departure time.

Monday, January 15th, 2024

Due to extremely low temperatures, some of our schedule runs are running behind schedule.

Thursday, August 17th, 2023

The Bradley University pick-up and drop-off location have been moved to the front of the Renaissance Coliseum on Main Street due to the Fall 2023 Student Move In from August 18 until August 20, 2023.

Thursday, June 29th, 2023

Starting June 28, 2023, Chicago DOT has relocated the Union Station stop. The new stop location will now be referred to as "Chicago Downtown".

Click here to learn more

Friday, June 2nd, 2023

Beginning June 1st, 2023, O'Hare Airport has moved all scheduled line run services to pick up at the ORD Multi-Modal Facility (MMF).

Please account for the extra time required to travel on the Airport Transit System (ATS) when booking your ticket to O'Hare Airport.

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Friday, March 3rd, 2023

Due to worsening winter weather with icing conditions negatively impacting roads, expect some delays arriving at your destination today as we reduce vehicle speeds for your safety.

Friday, August 19th, 2022

Effective August 19, 2022 until the end of the day on August 21, the Bradley University Stop at the Student Center on Elmwood Street will be moved to the Bradley Renaissance Coliseum at 1600 W. Main Street in front of the Ticketing Office due to Students Moving In.

Wednesday, August 17th, 2022

Effective immediately on the morning of August 17, 2022 the Peoria Charter Champaign-Urbana Daily Schedule will resume regular pick-ups at Armory on Armory Avenue between 4th and 5th Street directly across from the Ice Arena.

Monday, July 18th, 2022

Due to work shortages, our Call Center will only be available from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM daily until further notice.

Friday, July 15th, 2022

Effective July 20, 2022 until July 27, 2022 the Bradley University pick-up and drop-off locations will be moved to the Bradley Renaissance Coliseum on W. Main Street. The bus will pick-up and drop-off in front of the ticketing office.

Monday, May 16th, 2022

From May 16 until Further Notice, the Armory pick-up location in Champaign-Urbana will be moved to the south-side of the Armory Building on East Gregory Drive by the Khan Annex of Huff Hall due to construction.

Saturday, April 30th, 2022

Daily Schedule Buses in Champaign-Urbana will not be picking up at Armory all day due to a scheduled Marathon.
We will only be picking up from Illinois Terminal and ISR.

Friday, April 29th, 2022

Daily Schedule Buses in Champaign-Urbana will not be dropping off at Armory past 6:00 PM due to a scheduled Marathon.
We will only be dropping off at Illinois Terminal and ISR.

Wednesday, August 25th, 2021

Our Call Center has resumed 24/7 operation.

Wednesday, March 17th, 2021

Peoria and Bloomington-Normal: Peoria Charter will begin Limited Service.
Please see Limited Service timetables for more information.

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

Champaign-Urbana: Peoria Charter will begin running Extended Limited Service.
Please see Limited service timetables for more information.

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