EL Tracker vs Transit Glance

EL Tracker is an app by CTA riders, for CTA riders. We are the only completely free Chicago transit app that offers: - Customizable widgets displaying departures, with SmartWalk delay - Siri support and low-vision accessibility - Multiple languages (including Spanish and Polish) - Tailored alerts with push notifications We are Chicagoans, who were irritated by the lack of a simple Chicago transit app. One night, we said, "Why can't I have a widget that shows me when the train is coming?" And from there, EL Tracker was born. We strive to create technology that has a positive impact on the lives of everyday Chicagoans. We also want to make traveling around the city as accessible as possible, which is why we provide low-vision support, ADA accessibility notations, elevator outage push notifications, and multiple languages. EL Tracker is not an official CTA app, nor are we endorsed by the CTA.

Transit Glance makes navigating Chicago easier with real-time CTA train and bus arrivals. LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND Start tracking any stop and watch your arrival countdown update on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island—without reopening the app. ALL CTA TRAINS & BUSES Get arrival information for every “L” line—Red, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple, Pink, and Yellow—plus active bus routes throughout Chicago. NEARBY STATIONS & STOPS Quickly discover transit options near you, see walking distances, and check upcoming arrivals. FAVORITES & RECENTS Save the stops you use most and return to recently viewed routes with a tap. WEATHER AT A GLANCE See current conditions alongside nearby transit information so you can prepare before heading out. SCAN & GO Scan a Transit Glance QR code to open a route or stop instantly. App Clip support lets you check arrivals without installing the full app. BUILT FOR CHICAGO Whether you’re commuting, exploring the city, or trying to catch the next bus, Transit Glance keeps the information you need close at hand. CTA arrival information is provided in real time and may be affected by service conditions or data availability. Transit Glance is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Chicago Transit Authority.