EL Tracker

EL Tracker

For CTA Riders

75 ratings
20 reviews
Free

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This free Chicago transit app provides real-time departure information with customizable widgets and smart delay calculations. It offers tailored alerts, Siri integration, and accessibility features for low-vision users and multiple languages.

Customizable departure widgets
SmartWalk delay calculation
Siri support
Low-vision accessibility
Multiple language support
Tailored push notifications
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What's New in EL Tracker

4.4

August 7, 2025

Fix Argyle Station Location

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User reviews

Great App, Small Bug

Great app! Use it multiple times daily.

Unfortunately, the most recent update appears to have broken the readability of widget text. In my case I'm using dark, grayscale icons on the homescreen (iOS 18 feature) and recently the text appears white against a white background. I can't read any information on direction or arrival time. Please fix!
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Broken

This was great but as of today the data doesn’t load

This app rocks. I would pay $$ for it.

2025 Edit:
I got a new phone with updated iOS. Yea, hands down the best El app out there. It’s not even close. I’ve recommended this to a ton of people and would totally pay to download it. It’s that easy, convenient, and gorgeous. Devs, y’all are awesome.

What I wrote in 2024:
The devs took all my criticisms of other El apps and corrected them. The widget feature is so convenient. The app is gorgeous, intuitive, and customizable. It all rocks, but I do have to constructive criticisms related to the widget:

1. Widget sometimes won’t update. I have an old iOS device so this might be the reason, but there will be times I’ll look at the widget, sprint to catch a train, only to realize the train passed my station 5 min ago and my widget says that it was updated 8 min ago. It definitely takes away from the convenience when the widget doesn’t update automatically every time. As I said, might be an old phone issue, but might I suggest adding a small refresh button in the top right corner of the widget? Just so I can manually refresh it when needed?

2. When i can tell it’s not refreshing, I click the widget, and the widget opens the app. I would loovveee if the widget can open right to the station it was displaying instead of going to the main screen. That’s especially helpful when the widget is set to the “closest station” setting (which also rocks, btw), because the nearest station might not be in my favorites and I’d have to go search for it.

Other than those two things, everything about this app is amazing and still hands down the best app I’ve used for the El. It’s so clutch, thank you devs for taking the time to do this!
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Best CTA Tracking App!!!

The folks who’ve put this together are miles above Ventra and the rest of the trackers. Great UI, great loading and update times. Super responsive to feedback and suggestions for improvements. Keep up the great work!!!

Awesome

I was looking for an app exactly like this. After using for the first day transit times are accurate. Very excited for the bike widget to be ready!

FAQ

What does EL Tracker do?

EL Tracker is a free Chicago transit application designed for CTA riders. It provides real-time departure information, customizable widgets, tailored alerts with push notifications, and accessibility features for low-vision users and multiple languages.

What are the key features of EL Tracker?

Key features include customizable widgets that display departures with SmartWalk delay, Siri support, low-vision accessibility options, multiple language support (including Spanish and Polish), and tailored alerts with push notifications. It also provides elevator outage notifications.

Is EL Tracker a free app?

Yes, EL Tracker is a completely free Chicago transit app. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a no-cost solution for users.

Who is EL Tracker for?

This app is designed for everyday Chicagoans and visitors who use the CTA transit system. It aims to make traveling around the city easier and more accessible, especially for those who need features like low-vision support or multi-language options.

Is EL Tracker an official CTA app?

No, EL Tracker is not an official CTA app and is not endorsed by the CTA. It is an independent application developed by CTA riders for CTA riders.