Best Metra Apps

MTA TrainTime

Railroad tickets and trips

Free

This app allows railroad customers to buy and use tickets, plan journeys, and track trains in real-time. It offers features like split payments, multi-station trip planning, and real-time GPS tracking for a seamless travel experience.

Amtrak

by Amtrak

Free

Book train tickets, manage your account, and access travel information on the go. Show your eTicket digitally and save payment details for quick purchases. Find station info and check train status easily.

Metra Vehicle Fit Guide

by Metra Electronics Corp.

Free

Find the right automotive electronic parts for your vehicle. Search by part number or use the vehicle fit guide to locate exact matches. Access product manuals and speaker sizing information.

TrackIt Metra Chicago

Track the Chicago Metra trains

Free

This app provides live tracking for Chicago Metra trains, offering real-time arrival and departure times. Users receive instant alerts for service disruptions and can customize their experience by favoriting lines and stations for quick access.

Metra Times

Live Metra train tracking

Free

This app provides live departure times for all Metra train lines in the Chicago region. Users can favorite routes for quick access, track trains with live updates on their lock screen, and receive notifications before their stop.

Live Metra Map: GPS Tracker

See Exact Train Positions

Free

See real-time train movements on a live map, providing exact vehicle positions. Eliminate guesswork and stress by confirming train arrivals before heading to the station. Covers the entire Metra network.

Metrack

Instant Metra train schedules

Free

Get instant Metra train schedules without searching or waiting. View real-time delays, service updates, and train stop information. Customize time format and share your train details easily.

Transit Stop: CTA Tracker.

Chicago Bus & Train Tracker

Free

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.

Metra Train Tracker

Track Metra Trains Intuitively

Free

Easily track Metra trains and plan your journeys in advance. This intuitive application helps you navigate the Metra train network seamlessly, ensuring you never miss your ride.

NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus

Live Times, LIRR, Metro-North

Free

Navigate New York City like a local with real-time updates for subways, buses, and trains. Plan trips, get arrival alerts, and track your journey with detailed maps and customizable widgets.

Metra COPS

by Northeast Ilinois Regional Commuter Rail Corporation

Free

Report safety and security concerns discreetly to the police with photos, videos, and text. The app ensures reports are sent even with poor signal strength and offers BOLO alerts for missing persons or persons of interest.

MetraX: Metra & South Shore

Chicagoland train tracker

Free

This app provides real-time delay information for Chicago's Metra commuter rail. It remembers your usual routes and displays live delay statuses and estimated arrival times for your next trains. Features include arrival alerts, on-time performance statistics, and shareable delay excuse cards.

Metra.al

by Altin Joka

Free

This app provides a personal lifestyle blog experience, offering a distraction-free space to read stories, reflections, and inspirational content from a single creator. It's designed for personal enjoyment and inspiration, not for professional advice.

NFTA MetGo

Tap and Go!

Free

This app simplifies public transit by allowing you to purchase fares and board buses and trains using a secure QR code. Load your account, generate a code, and tap to go for a hassle-free travel experience. Offers various fare options and fare capping for the best value.

South Shore

by Bytemark, Inc.

Free

Purchase train tickets and access schedule information directly from your smartphone. Activate your ticket just before boarding for a seamless and convenient travel experience.

RideOn!

Buy anywhere - in seconds!

Free

Load and manage your mobile transit pass, cash value, and discounts conveniently from your phone. Securely manage your account and balance through an online portal, eliminating the need for exact change.