# Transit Stop: CTA Tracker. — Chicago Bus & Train Tracker

> Chicago CTA bus and train real-time arrival tracker with map and alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Kramer Concepts, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker/id414569920 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kramer Concepts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401439615)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 32,328 App Store ratings · 133 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker/id414569920/reviews.md

## What is Transit Stop?

Transit Stop: CTA Tracker gives you quick and easy access to bus and train (‘L’) arrival time estimates for your favorite Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) stop.

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Features Include:

~ Apple Watch integration - view estimated arrival times for the stops you've saved on your wrist!

~ Estimated Bus & Train Arrival Times - Includes arrival time estimates in minutes (e.g. 4 minutes) and time (e.g. 12:14pm) along with the route name, bus ID or train run number, distance to stop, direction of travel, destination and a time stamp when the estimated arrival times were last refreshed. 

~ Location Map - In addition to the list of estimated arrival times you can view bus and trains locations and route patterns on a map. 

~ Individual Vehicle Tracking - View estimated arrival times for upcoming stops for specific bus or train vehicles by tapping the row of the estimated arrival time of interest. 

~ Save Stops - Ability to save the stops you use everyday for quick and easy access while you're on the go.     

~ View Multiple Routes - Toggle the estimated arrival times to display only your selected route or you can view all the routes that service a particular stop.

~ CTA Service Alerts – View CTA route service alerts for whichever bus route or train line you're tracking.

~ Refresh – Estimated arrival times can be manually refreshed giving you the flexibility to update the arrival times exactly when you need them.  

~ Real Time Tracking Data - Bus routes, train lines, stops and estimated arrival times are all provided directly from the CTA bus and train tracking systems.  
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Transit Stop is not affiliated with the CTA.

## Key features

- Real-time arrival estimates
- Apple Watch integration
- Location map view
- Individual vehicle tracking
- Save favorite stops
- View multiple routes
- CTA service alerts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #104 in Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of Transit Stop?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate for trains and buses
- 🚀 99% accuracy on time rate
- 👍 Intuitive UI
- 👍 Excellent paired with Apple Watch
- 👍 Favorite transit app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate arrival times
- 🐛 Crashes on iPad
- 🐛 Turns off audio when app is open
- 🐛 Unreliable, with ghost buses and delayed updates
- 👎 Poor user interface

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes after updates
- Stops not recognized when searching
- Inconsistent accuracy, especially for certain routes

**Most requested features**

- Ability to set favorite routes, not just stops
- Geolocation to automatically show nearest stops
- Ability to change names of saved stops
- Nearby stops button
- Default stop when opening the app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 133)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker/id414569920/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bad

*2026-08-20, version 9.43*

I’d give the CTA and this app zero stars if I could. Sheesh

### 2/5 — Weird UX

*2026-07-23, version 9.43*

I’ve used this app for about 10 years, it’s functional but I’ve always found it hard to navigate. The structuring of the views is counterintuitive. The magnifying glass button opens the list of all routes. It kinda doesn’t feel like there’s a Home Screen. I’m always sort of confused about switching directions from the same stop. My criticisms aren’t that specific but I’ve always just found that the UX doesn’t really align with modern trends. I find myself thinking hard before I press any button.

### 1/5 — Never accurate

*2026-07-11, version 9.43*

Times are off

### 1/5 — Unacceptable

*2026-07-01, version 9.43*

The app should help you with the scheduled time but it’s inconsistent with its timing either it’s early or late needs to be better

### 5/5 — Steven

*2026-06-24, version 9.43*

Smith

### 1/5 — Hate

*2026-06-19, version 9.43*

It’s not correct

### 1/5 — doesnt work

*2026-05-29, version 9.43*

literally crapped out on me and stopped working completely ??????

### 2/5 — 👎

*2026-05-08, version 9.43*

Their servers is always down

### 1/5 — Do not trust the times posted

*2026-04-15, version 9.43*

The times shown are not accurate. Times kept changing and trains did not show up when shown in the app.

### 5/5 — Happy Traveler

*2026-04-02, version 9.43*

Love the app would be a lot better if the bus number was attached to the estimated time of arrival!

## Frequently asked questions about Transit Stop

### What does Transit Stop: CTA Tracker do?

This app provides real-time estimated arrival times for Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses and trains. It allows you to track vehicle locations on a map, save your frequently used stops, and view service alerts for specific routes.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include real-time arrival estimates in minutes and time, a location map showing vehicle positions, individual vehicle tracking, the ability to save favorite stops, viewing multiple routes, and receiving CTA service alerts. It also offers Apple Watch integration for quick access to saved stops.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements. These purchases likely provide additional features or an ad-free experience.

### What platforms is this app compatible with?

Based on the features mentioned, the app is available for iOS devices and includes integration with Apple Watch. Compatibility with other platforms is not specified in the provided description.

### How does the app get its data?

The app utilizes real-time tracking data directly from the CTA's bus and train tracking systems. This ensures that the bus routes, train lines, stops, and estimated arrival times provided are up-to-date and accurate.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.45 — 2026-08-21

Compatibility update.

### 9.43 — 2025-12-09

Fixed an issue where when a trip is cancelled ,the arrival times were showing as negative.

### 9.41 — 2025-09-19

iOS 26 support.

### 9.40 — 2025-09-10

Minor bug fix.

### 9.39 — 2025-06-05

Updated to latest CTA Bus Tracker API

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