ChiTrack vs Stratus

Taking the train to work just got a whole lot easier! ChiTrack is the easiest, fastest, and most reliable Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train tracker for your everyday commute. ----------------- What makes ChiTrack different: - Official, real‑time arrival data: Direct data from the CTA API, unlike Google or Apple Maps - Your direction only: Choose Belmont → Loop (or any stop + direction) and skip irrelevant trains. - Zero‑tap arrivals: Open the app and home + favorite stops refresh automatically. - Glance‑friendly design: Large, clean arrival times you can read in a second. - Search any station: Full coverage when your routine changes. Made by a Chicagoan, for Chicagoans who ride the L every day. ----------------- ChiTrack: Chicago CTA Tracker is not affiliated with the CTA or Ventra. All arrival times come from the public CTA Train Tracker API. Ventra® is a registered trademark of the Chicago Transit Authority / Cubic Transportation Systems. ChiTrack is an independent product and is neither endorsed by nor connected to CTA or Cubic.

Stratus shows every CTA bus, L train and Metra train leaving near you, with each departure time colored by whether you can still catch it. Built by a Chicago commuter. It covers buses too, because most rides aren't on the train. LIVE CTA AND METRA DEPARTURES NEAR YOU • Buses and trains leaving from stations within a configurable travel time. Sort by distance or earliest departure. • Your CTA and Metra favorites stay together at the top of the list. • Every row shows upcoming departure times and how long it takes you to get there, so you don't have to do the math. • Each departure time is colored comfortable, tight or too late. • Pull to refresh, or let it auto-refresh. • Filter by route, transit mode, or whether you can still catch it. FOLLOW YOUR TRIP • Tap any departure to start a trip, and track its progress on a live map with the stops you have left. • Tap any upcoming stop to see its live departures and those nearby. • Share your live ETA* so others can track the progress of your trip. • Live Activities* provide a countdown to departure on your lock screen and Apple Watch. • Configurable Departure Alarm* to notify you exactly when it's time to leave. (Premium features denoted by * ) THE GUIDE • A system map for CTA rail, Metra and bus, with station details, transfers, and live departures. • Fare charts for CTA and Metra, and how to pay for each. • An icon guide explaining every symbol the app uses. • Tutorials for getting started. REAL-TIME SERVICE ALERTS • A banner shows when something affects a nearby route, such as a delay or a reroute. • Tap through to view full alert detail. • Following a trip accounts for detours. ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS • Filter departures to exclude CTA and Metra rail stations without elevator access from the street to the platform. • Integration with CTA and Metra service alerts provides real-time station accessibility status. • VoiceOver coverage across the departure feed, following a trip, and toolbars. • Supports Dynamic Type text sizing. HOW STRATUS IS BUILT • Ad-free and no account required. • Your location never leaves your phone. To get departures, Stratus sends only stop and station IDs. • We don't track you. We only collect anonymous crash and usage telemetry. FREE includes live departures, following a trip on the live map, the Guide, one favorite, real-time alerts, and accessibility features. PREMIUM ($1.99/month or $14.99/year — 14-day free trial) unlocks widgets, Live Activities (lock screen and Apple Watch), Dynamic Island, departure alarms, a heads-up before your stop, up to 5 favorites, trip sharing, and offline CTA rail schedules. Stratus is independently developed by CloudPath, LLC. It is not made, endorsed, sponsored or operated by, or affiliated with, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) or Metra. Data provided by CTA and Metra. Terms of Use: https://ridestratus.com/terms/