ChiTrack: Tracker for CTA

ChiTrack: Tracker for CTA

Real-time CTA train arrivals

8 ratings
9 reviews
$1.99 $0.99

Lowest price: Free a year ago (-100%)


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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 14, 2025
  • November 23, 2025

Features

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This app provides real-time Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train arrival information directly from the official API. It offers a streamlined experience with automatic updates for favorite stops and a glance-friendly design for quick readability.

Real-time CTA train arrivals
Official API data source
Direction-specific train filtering
Automatic home/favorite stop refresh
Glance-friendly design
Search any station
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What's New in ChiTrack

1.4

November 23, 2025

- save and view an entire station's arrivals (not just a direction) - caitlin mode

User reviews

Does not work as advertised

Edit: I was sitting next to my fiber internet router while using this. The developer’s response is misinformed.

Only has Howard red/purple line stop and Southport brown line stop as options. Searching for anything else yields zero results. Wish I could track the blue line (the one I actually use.)

Response from developer

Hi Shocky149, Thanks again for your feedback. We’ve reviewed your case closely. To clarify: ChiTrack supports all CTA lines and stops, including the Blue Line. If you only saw a couple of stops (Howard and Southport), that typically means your app was unable to fetch live data—most often due to a temporary loss of internet connection during app startup. We’ve now improved the error message so it’s clear when this happens and how to fix it (this update is actively being rolled out). We take accuracy seriously, and we’re proud that many riders rely on ChiTrack daily for full, real-time coverage of the CTA. If you’re open to giving it another try, I’d love for you to experience it the way it’s meant to work. Thanks, ChiTrack

Does not work as advertised

Only has Howard red/purple line stop and Southport brown line stop as options. Searching for anything else yields zero results. Wish I could track the blue line (the one I actually use.)

Response from developer

Hi Shocky149, Thanks for your feedback — the reason you only saw those two stops was because your device didn’t have a cellular/internet connection when you used the app. Those are the fallback stops that were used during internal testing for this case. We’ve updated the error messaging to better inform you in this scenario to first reconnect before selecting a stop or track an arrival time. Happy tracking!

Commuter

Definitely an app to use for my daily commute. Very clean and easy to navigate.

Great UX, Must have

UX is dreamy and I can favorite my stops. Way better than google maps, must have for CTA users

Accurate and Reliable

Finally a CTA tracker that is accurate - skip Google Maps! This is a must for any commuter!

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FAQ

What is ChiTrack?

ChiTrack is a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train tracker that provides real-time arrival data directly from the official CTA API. It's designed for daily commuters to easily see upcoming train times for their preferred routes.

How accurate is ChiTrack's arrival data?

ChiTrack uses official, real-time data directly from the CTA API, ensuring accuracy. This is unlike some other mapping applications that may use less direct data sources.

Does ChiTrack have ads?

No, ChiTrack does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed to offer an uninterrupted user experience.

What devices does ChiTrack support?

ChiTrack is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is optimized for iOS users who rely on the CTA for their daily commute.

How often is ChiTrack updated?

The latest version of ChiTrack is 1.4, and it was last updated on November 23, 2025. Updates typically include performance improvements and data source refinements.

What is the price of ChiTrack?

ChiTrack is a paid application and costs $0.99 to download. This one-time purchase provides access to all its features without subscriptions or ads.

Can I track trains in any direction with ChiTrack?

Yes, ChiTrack allows you to specify your exact direction, such as Belmont to Loop. This feature helps filter out irrelevant train information, streamlining your commute.

What age rating does ChiTrack have?

ChiTrack has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger commuters and families.