Best Via Uchicago Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated October 2026

RideSmart by Via is the household name in via uchicago, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Via Uchicago Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	RideSmart by Via	Free	4.4★ (443)	No	No	Oct 2026
2	TCATA by Via	Free	—	No	No	Oct 2026
3	UI Rideshare Network	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
4	NU Transit	Free	4.7★ (120)	No	No	Oct 2026
5	IlliniRide	Free	—	No	No	Jul 2026
6	Ride Circuit	Free	4.9★ (19K)	No	No	Nov 2026
7	Empower - Your ride, your way	Free	4.8★ (90K)	No	No	Nov 2026
8	Tesla Robotaxi	Free	4.9★ (11K)	No	No	Nov 2026

Top Picks for Via Uchicago

RideSmart by Via by Via Transportation, Inc.

Safe Rides for Students

Editor's Choice

✈️ Travel

4.4😞(443 ratings)

Free

This app provides unlimited free evening and late-night rides on and around a university campus. It's a smart, easy, and reliable ridesharing service that pairs you with other riders heading in the same direction. Track your ride in real-time and enjoy convenient, efficient transportation.

What We Love

⭐ Great service
⭐ Zupa Gut

Room to Improve

🐛 Broken map function
🕰️ Inaccurate time estimates
🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
🕰️ Long wait times
🐛 Complicated routing
🐛 Unreliable GPS
🐛 Buggy search function

TCATA by Via by Via Transportation, Inc.

Transit in Benton Harbor

Strong Contender

✈️ Travel

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

UI Rideshare Network by The University of Iowa (ITS)

University of Iowa Rideshare

Worth Considering

✈️ Travel

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

More Via Uchicago apps to explore

NU Transit

Free

This app provides free, on-demand rides for Northwestern University students around campus and Evanston. It also offers transit planning for campus shuttles, showing stop times and allowing trip planning.

On-demand student ridesCampus and Evanston area coverageReal-time ride tracking

Your Local Electric Shuttle

Free

This app provides on-demand local shuttle service using all-electric vehicles. Request a ride anywhere within coverage areas, get real-time driver ETAs, and enjoy interactive features during your journey. Rides may be free thanks to city partnerships and sponsors.

On-demand shuttle requestsReal-time driver ETAsAll-electric vehicles

✈️ Travel

(19K)

free

Empower - Your ride, your way

Decentralizing rideshare

Free

This app offers a decentralized rideshare experience, connecting passengers directly with drivers. It aims to provide a more sustainable income for drivers and a more ethical, customizable, and potentially less expensive transportation option for passengers.

Decentralized rideshareDirect driver-passenger connectionSustainable driver income

Autonomous Ride Service

Free

Experience a driverless ride with this autonomous vehicle service. Book a ride, customize your journey, and enjoy a safe and convenient trip. Service is currently available in limited areas.

Driverless ride experienceCustomizable climate and musicReal-time ride monitoring

✈️ Travel

(11K)

free with in-app purchases

NYU Safe Ride

Safe student transportation

Free

This app provides a free, on-demand ride-sharing service for students. It matches you with others heading in the same direction for efficient and safe transportation. Enjoy convenient pickups and help reduce carbon emissions with every ride.

On-demand ride bookingShared rides with othersDoor-to-door pickup

✈️ Travel

(106)

free with in-app purchases

ASOSU SafeRide - by Via

SafeRide brings OSU Beavs home

Free

This app provides a safe and comfortable ride service for students in the Corvallis & OSU community during nighttime hours. It offers a community-driven alternative to traditional rideshares, connecting students heading in the same direction for a shared, judgment-free experience.

Book on-demand ridesShared rides with other studentsSafe and comfortable travel

Robotaxi ride-hailing

Free

Experience the future of transportation with a fully autonomous, all-electric ride-hailing service. Hail a ride, enjoy a comfortable, purpose-built vehicle with customizable in-seat controls, and track your journey with ease. Designed for your comfort and freedom, it offers a new way to travel.

Fully autonomous ride-hailingAll-electric vehiclePurpose-built robotaxi

by DemandTrans Solutions

Free

Book shared rides in designated suburban Chicago areas. Reserve your trip at least ten minutes in advance and pay with Ventra Card or cash. Available to the general public for trips within service zones.

Reservation-based shared ridesBook up to 7 days in advanceMultiple payment options

Drivers are our customers

Free

This app connects passengers directly with drivers, offering a more sustainable income for drivers and potentially lower costs and customized rides for passengers. It bypasses large corporate platforms to facilitate direct transactions.

Direct driver-passenger connectionSustainable driver incomeLess expensive rides

by Indiana University

Free

This app provides free, safe rides home for students, faculty, and staff within Bloomington, Indiana. It operates nightly between 8 PM and 2 AM, offering a convenient transportation option for the university community.

Free safe ridesStudent, faculty, staff serviceNightly operation (8 PM - 2 AM)

Book personalized, express transit services in San Antonio. This app offers a convenient way to schedule and manage your rides for efficient travel within the city.

Personalized transit bookingExpress transit servicesSan Antonio travel

✈️ Travel

(235)

free

SideCar: Rides made easy

Student rides, shared costs

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.

Manage Ventra Card balance and passesLoad value and passes to Ventra CardBuy Metra mobile tickets

This app allows drivers to set their own schedules and earn predictable income with advance hourly rates and promotions. It offers 24/7 live support and a seamless driving experience by optimizing routes and pickups.

Own your schedulePredictable earnings with advance rates24/7 live support

Manage your transportation from your smartphone. Review and manage upcoming or completed trips, cancel bookings, and receive accurate vehicle ETAs. Follow your ride on a visual map and access your account 24/7.

Manage tripsView upcoming and completed tripsCancel trips

✈️ Travel

(7)

free

FAQ about Via Uchicago

What are the best via uchicago apps for iPhone?

RideSmart by Via tops our via uchicago apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 443 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free via uchicago apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top via uchicago apps we rank are free to download, including RideSmart by Via and TCATA by Via.

Does RideSmart by Via have ads or in-app purchases?

RideSmart by Via has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many via uchicago apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ via uchicago apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

Best Via Uchicago Apps

Compare top Via Uchicago Apps (October 2026)

Top Picks for Via Uchicago

What We LoveHighlights summarized from real App Store user reviews

Room to ImproveCommon complaints summarized from real App Store user reviews

More Via Uchicago apps to explore

FAQ about Via Uchicago

What We Love

Room to Improve