# RTA Chicago

> Chicago public transit planner with real-time arrivals and custom routes. (iPhone/iPad app by Mentz GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rta-chicago/id1042297590 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mentz GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/388686731)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2016-02-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rta-chicago/id1042297590/reviews.md

## What is RTA Chicago?

A must-have for getting around the city of Chicago and the suburbs using CTA train and bus, Metra rail, or Pace bus.  This app will be your favorite travel companion.  It offers door-to-door public transit directions as well as estimates of when a CTA train, CTA bus, Metra train, or Pace bus is arriving at a stop or station.   The app considers your travel preferences, such as modal choice, walking speed, and mobility needs such stairs, escalators, and elevators.
 
This is app is brought to you by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), the unit of local government charged with regional financial and budgetary oversight, funding and transit planning for the CTA, Metra, Pace bus, and Pace Paratransit Service.  The RTA region’s system provides more than two million rides each weekday on bus and rail services in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties. 
 
The RTA provides rider services, including travel planning assistance online at http://tripplanner.rtachicago.org and via the Travel Information Center at (312) 836-7000.

## Key features

- Door-to-door public transit directions
- Real-time arrival estimates
- CTA train and bus tracking
- Metra rail and Pace bus tracking
- Customizable travel preferences
- Mobility needs consideration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rta-chicago/id1042297590/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Disfunctional

*2023-08-02, version 4.6*

Not working at all

### 1/5 — RTA metropolitan Chicago

*2021-12-21, version 4.6*

Don’t bother downloading, it’s a waste of time.

### 1/5 — Terrible trip planning ap

*2021-08-11, version 4.6*

This is the worst app! There are so many bugs.

### 1/5 — App stopped working.

*2020-06-17, version 4.6*

Apparently, due to budget cuts, the RTA is no longer supporting the app.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2020-02-20, version 4.6*

This app was really good when I first downloaded it but it hasn’t worked in 2 weeks. It’s just a useless waste of data. Find something better!!!!

### 1/5 — Incorrect info

*2019-03-22, version 4.6*

The schedule for the Union Pacific north line provides incorrect information. Train times are wrong in this app.

### 1/5 — Recent malfunctions

*2018-10-17, version 4.2*

Normally this app works fine, it’s very glitchy but gets the job done. Recently it has been showing a pop-up staying that there is “No Network Connectivity” though I have been on working WiFi and cellular. This makes the app entirely useless.

### 1/5 — Not Working

*2018-10-15, version 4.2*

See Subject line

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2018-10-11, version 4.2*

Doesn’t work and there aren’t any other apps for Pace bus

### 1/5 — Trash app

*2018-10-04, version 4.2*

This app is trash, all the taxes we pay to Chicago and this is what we get. It won’t let you input address.

## Frequently asked questions about RTA Chicago

### What public transit systems does RTA Chicago cover?

RTA Chicago covers CTA trains and buses, Metra rail, and Pace buses, serving the city of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.

### Does RTA Chicago provide real-time arrival information?

Yes, RTA Chicago offers estimates for when CTA trains, CTA buses, Metra trains, and Pace buses are arriving at stops or stations.

### Can I customize my travel preferences in RTA Chicago?

Yes, the app considers your travel preferences, such as modal choice, walking speed, and mobility needs like stairs, escalators, and elevators.

### What is the user rating for RTA Chicago?

RTA Chicago has a rating of 1.5 stars based on 30 ratings.

### Is RTA Chicago available on multiple devices?

RTA Chicago is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is RTA Chicago updated?

The latest version of RTA Chicago is 4.6, and it was last updated on November 15, 2018.

### What is the age rating for RTA Chicago?

RTA Chicago has an age rating of 4+.

### Does RTA Chicago have ads?

No, RTA Chicago does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.6 — 2018-11-15

Bugfixes

### 4.2 — 2017-07-31

Bug fixes

### 3.2.20160816 — 2016-08-22

Bugfixes

### 3.2.20160513 — 2016-05-17

First App Release

### 3.2.20160125 — 2016-02-11

No release notes.

## Apps similar to RTA Chicago

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [MyTerminal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myterminal/id1342784114) | 1.8 (104) | Free | Travel |
| [ezTransit Denver RTD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eztransit-denver-rtd/id1058842178) | — | Free | Travel |

## More apps by Mentz GmbH

- [Merseytravel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merseytravel/id879482399)
- [VVM App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vvm-app/id1272677974)

All apps by Mentz GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/388686731

## Related topics

[rta schedule](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rta-schedule) · [ventra chicago metra](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ventra-chicago-metra)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-01.*