Best Chicago Transit Planner Apps

Transit • Subway & Bus Times

Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro

Free

Navigate your city with real-time public transit information. Plan routes, track vehicles, and receive instant alerts for buses and trains in over 1,000 cities worldwide. Save favorite destinations for quick trip planning.

Chicago CTA Train Bus Tracker

Chicago Transit :CTA Train Bus

Free

Navigate Chicago's public transit with real-time bus and train tracking. Plan your journeys with detailed route information, departure and arrival times, and an offline rail map. Enjoy personalized day and night modes for a seamless travel experience.

ezTransit Chicago CTA

Trip Planner for Chicago CTA

Free

Plan your trips on Chicago's public transit system offline. Get route suggestions with transfer details and departure/arrival times, view them on a map, and save your favorites. Receive notifications for schedule updates.

Arrive Chicago Transit

Never Miss Your Train Again

Free

This app provides real-time tracking for all Chicago public transit, including CTA trains and buses, and Metra commuter rail. It features a unique virtual pigeon companion, safety alerts, carbon impact tracking, and a trip planner. Explore historic spots and get crowd predictions for events.

Chicago CTA Bus Tracker

Chicago Transit Authority bus

Free

Track Chicago CTA buses in real-time. Select your route, direction, and stop to view upcoming bus arrivals. Save favorite stops for quick access to arrival times.

Chicago Subway CTA L Train

Smart Transit & Offline Map

Free

This app provides real-time transit information for Chicago's 'L' trains and buses. It features a smart route planner, offline maps, and nearby station navigation to help you travel efficiently. Get essential details like train times, fares, and station facilities.

EL Tracker

For CTA Riders

Free

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.

PRESTO

Official app from Metrolinx

Free

Manage your transit card and pay for rides using your iPhone or Apple Watch. Load funds and passes instantly, set up autoload, and track your balance and transaction history. Supports multiple transit agencies across Ontario.

Ventra

by Chicago Transit Authority

Free

Manage your public transit fares and tickets for Chicago's CTA, Metra, and Pace services. Load value, buy Metra mobile tickets, and access real-time arrival information all in one place. Add your Ventra Card to your iPhone for seamless travel.

Track Chicago

CTA Bus and Train Tracker

Free

Get real-time arrival information for CTA buses and trains. Easily manage your favorite stops and quickly refresh schedules with intuitive gestures.

Transit Stats - CTA Analytics

Turn CTA rides into data

Free

Track your Chicago public transit rides to see distance, spending, and CO₂ impact. Compete with other riders on city-wide leaderboards and unlock achievements. View detailed personal statistics and ride history.

RTA Chicago

by Mentz GmbH

Free

Navigate Chicago's public transit with door-to-door directions and real-time arrival estimates for CTA trains and buses, Metra rail, and Pace buses. Customize your journey based on travel preferences, including mobility needs.

Chicago Rail Map Lite

by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr

Free

This app provides a clear and concise route map for the Chicago rail and subway system. It features a route planner, station index, and GPS support to find nearby stations. Enjoy high-resolution graphics and intuitive rotation and zoom controls.

Chicago ETAs: CTA Tracker

ETAs for CTA buses and trains

Free

This app provides real-time arrival estimates for Chicago's public transit system. It allows users to track specific departures on their lock screen, save favorite stops, and find nearby locations. Detailed route information is also available.