Chicago Transit (CTA) Schedules & Maps

Online Web Services, Routes, Fares, Contacts, and Transit Info...

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Chicago Transit Authority
Updated Mar 24, 2026

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Transit Trackers

CTA Bus Tracker

Bus

If you don't know your Stop / Station ID, select a line below.

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Real-Time Clear

Real-Time info may be available.

CTA Train Tracker

Subway

If you don't know your Stop / Station ID, select a line below.

  • Station ID:
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Real-Time Clear

Real-Time info may be available.

System Status

Official Status Info may be available.

Real-Time Service Alerts

Bus Or Subway

SystemAll LinesClear

Official Alert Info may be available.

Real-Time Service Advisories

Bus Or Subway

SystemAll LinesClear

Official Advisory Info may be available.

Elevator/Accessibility Service Status

Official Accessibility Info may be available.

Facebook

Official Info may be available on Facebook.

TransitChicago.com News RSS

SystemClear

Official News Info may be available.

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Maps

Fares

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Agency Fare URL

See fares and instructions at https://www.transitchicago.com/ fares

Other Fare Options

See other options at https://www.transitchicago.com/ fares/ #passes

Online Purchasing

Online purchase, card load value or App download from the Purchase Gateway

Fare Contacts
Online Purchasing

Online purchase, card load value or App download from the Purchase Gateway

Ticketing Contacts
Retail Outlets

Search for a location here: https://www.ventrachicago.com/ retailers/ locations/

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Contacts

About

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Transit Services

Fixed Route Scheduled Service
Chicago Transit Authority operates 123 bus routes and 8 subway lines that service 11,009 stops identifiable by public codes traversing a maximum distance of 35 miles with service Daily. More service detail on a Line Web Page.
Pickup/Drop Off

All trips are published as regular pickup or dropoff with no need to phone or coordinate with a driver or operator.

All pickup and drop off is at designated stops only.

Online Web Services

CTA Bus Tracker stop predictions. CTA Train Tracker stop predictions (Subway and Rail). Vehicle locations with the per line option. Vehicle locations with per stop and per line options (Subway and Rail). CTA System Status with system and per line options. CTA Elevator/Accessibility Service Status with elevator only, escalator only, accessibility info only, and per stop options. Chicago Transit Authority On Facebook. TransitChicago.com News RSS with the system-wide option (Bus and Subway).

Access from nearby service panels or a Line Web Page.

Trip Accessibility

At least one wheelchair is accommodated on all trips.

Stop Accessibility
At least some vehicles can be boarded by a wheelchair user at 99% of the stops and none at 1% of the stops.

About

Chicago Transit Authority provides transit services in Illinois.

* Also see the Transit Services, Fares/Ticketing, and Contacts areas.

Chicago Transit Authority
The Chicago Transit Authority provides public transportation services to the Chicago area.

* Also see the Transit Services, Fares/Ticketing, and Contacts areas.

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