Best Cta Bus Apps &amp; Games

4.6😊(32K ratings)

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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

Ventra by Chicago Transit Authority

Strong Contender

1.8😞(3.3K ratings)

Free

#92in 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

Chicago CTA Bus Tracker by Naiara Albaina

Chicago Transit Authority bus

Worth Considering

Transit • Subway & Bus Times

4.2😐(184 ratings)

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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.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use and navigate
🚀 Fast and efficient
✅ Accurate time estimations
👍 Helpful for planning trips
👍 User-friendly for seniors
👍 Good for daily commutes
👍 Accurate for bus tracking
👍 Precise time estimations
👍 Convenient for travel
👍 Helpful for physical therapy commutes

Room to Improve

🐛 App doesn't update or refresh
🐛 Home page sometimes doesn't load
🐛 Inconsistent loading
🐛 No train tracking available
🐛 Ads are intrusive and annoying
🐛 Klunky user interface
🐛 Estimates for some routes are off
🐛 No real-time info refresh
🐛 Discrepancy between app and website
🐛 Can't rearrange favorites

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