Best Chicago Transportation App

1.8😞(3.3K ratings)

Free

#87in Travel

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.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to use
🚀 Convenient for transit
🚀 Helpful for visitors
🚀 Reliable payment processing

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
🐛 Inaccurate arrival/departure times
🐛 Confusing user interface
🐛 Unreliable login and account management
🐛 Payment issues and declined transactions
🐛 Lack of customer support

Transit Stop: CTA Tracker. by Kramer Concepts, LLC

Chicago Bus & Train Tracker

Strong Contender

4.6😊(32K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Get real-time Chicago bus and train arrival estimates for your favorite CTA stops. Track vehicle locations on a map, save frequent stops, and view service alerts. Integrates with Apple Watch for quick access.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

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

Transit • Subway & Bus Times by Transit App, Inc.

Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro

Worth Considering

4.6😐(982K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#4in Navigation

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Accurate real-time transit information
👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
🚀 Reliable and helpful for commuting
👍 Useful features like route planning and alerts
🚀 Comprehensive coverage of transit options
👍 Convenient for travelers in unfamiliar cities
🚀 Crowd-sourced data for better accuracy

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent bus/train arrival times
🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking and location data
🔒 Concerns about paid subscription model
🐛 Bugs and glitches after recent updates
🐛 Inability to view full schedule or make route changes

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