# Chicago CTA Bus Tracker — Chicago Transit Authority bus

> Real-time Chicago CTA bus tracking and arrival predictions. (iPhone/iPad app by Naiara Albaina.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicago-cta-bus-tracker/id1369778129 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Naiara Albaina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225698348)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 184 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicago-cta-bus-tracker/id1369778129/reviews.md

## What is Chicago CTA Bus Tracker?

Live bus tracker for Chicago CTA buses. Simply select a route, direction and stop to see the next bus arrivals. Save your favorite stops to see upcoming arrivals with a single touch.

- CTA buses
- Save unlimited number of favorites
- Easy to use
- Fast

This is not an official app.

## Key features

- Live bus tracking
- Route and direction selection
- Stop arrival predictions
- Save favorite stops
- Fast and easy to use

## What do users think of Chicago CTA Bus Tracker?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- ✅ Accurate time estimations
- 👍 Helpful for planning trips
- 👍 User-friendly for seniors
- 👍 Good for daily commutes
- 👍 Accurate for bus tracking
- 👍 Precise time estimations
- 👍 Convenient for travel
- 👍 Helpful for physical therapy commutes

**Cons**

- 🐛 App doesn't update or refresh
- 🐛 Home page sometimes doesn't load
- 🐛 Inconsistent loading
- 🐛 No train tracking available
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive and annoying
- 🐛 Klunky user interface
- 🐛 Estimates for some routes are off
- 🐛 No real-time info refresh
- 🐛 Discrepancy between app and website
- 🐛 Can't rearrange favorites

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App doesn't update
- App doesn't refresh
- Home page doesn't load
- No information available when searching
- App freezes sometimes
- No real-time info refresh
- Doesn't load consistently
- Takes a while to upload

**Most requested features**

- Ability to rearrange favorites
- Add a refresh button
- Improve user-friendliness on the go
- Add train tracking
- Fix discrepancy between app and website
- Allow users to refresh current input

## Recent user reviews (10 of 47)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicago-cta-bus-tracker/id1369778129/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Time estimate reliability

*2026-03-25, version 4.0*

Time estimates for Route 36 are usually off. Time estimates for Route 22 are usually correct

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-03-19, version 4.0*

Evaluated so may other apps and settled on this one. 

Couple features I wished it had, but the ones it has work smoothly. 

Eg you can’t rearrange favorites you have to reenter them.

### 3/5 — Sharper

*2025-10-14, version 4.0*

I really appreciate the app but would appreciate less confusion when using it on the go easy access to the route. I’m on in the timing that I’m seeking to find when in route.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2025-08-11, version 2.0.4*

I don’t usually use the app but when I decided to use it it didn’t work

### 1/5 — Use to be my favorite

*2022-09-10, version 1.0.2*

Ok what did u do to this app , it does not show any information at all , I put in my bus number , I hit direction and it tell me no information available , this bus I take runs all the time , so I tried putting on a different number same thing , you really need to fix this soon

### 4/5 — Brian E

*2022-06-28, version 1.0.2*

Pretty accurate sometimes not accurate.

### 2/5 — Updating issues

*2022-05-21, version 1.0.2*

App doesn’t update.

### 5/5 — Fast and easy!

*2022-03-25, version 1.0.2*

This app is really easy to use. Once you know where you want to go and where you want to stop just put it in and you know when you’re going to get picked up! Easy Peezy

### 5/5 — Easy access

*2022-02-14, version 1.0.2*

I take the CTA everyday. This app saves me time and lets me plan my destination time

### 5/5 — Helpful!

*2022-02-07, version 1.0.2*

I take the 147 to physical therapy because it’s easier than driving. It helps to know that the bus is nearby because I can’t stand very long. Love this app!

## Frequently asked questions about Chicago CTA Bus Tracker

### What does this app do?

This app provides real-time tracking for Chicago CTA buses. You can select a specific route, direction, and stop to see when the next buses are scheduled to arrive. It aims to make navigating Chicago's bus system more convenient.

### How do I see bus arrivals?

To see bus arrivals, simply select your desired route, direction, and then the specific stop you are interested in. The app will then display the upcoming arrival times for buses on that route.

### Can I save my frequent stops?

Yes, the app allows you to save an unlimited number of your favorite stops. This feature enables you to quickly view upcoming arrivals for your most used stops with just a single touch.

### Is this an official Chicago CTA app?

No, this is not an official app from the Chicago Transit Authority. It is a third-party application developed to provide bus tracking services.

### Is there a cost to use this app?

The app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the application.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 4.0 — 2025-10-02

- Updated routes
- Support for newer iOS devices
- Performance and stability improvements

### 2.0.4 — 2022-09-23

Added support for newer iOS devices.

### 1.0.2 — 2018-08-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

!!! NEW LAYOUT !!!
- Easy access to favorites
- Improved scrolling

### 1.0 — 2018-04-23

No release notes.

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