Chicago Transit — Your Smarter Way Around Chicago
Get real-time CTA bus and train updates, Metra schedules, and Pace connections — all in one simple app built for Chicago commuters.
“Chicago Transit has made getting around the city so much easier. The live CTA times are incredibly accurate, and I love being able to plan trips door-to-door.”
Why Chicagoans love Chicago Transit:
• Live CTA bus and ‘L’ train tracking
• Stop and schedule alerts
• Trip planner with step-by-step directions
• Live and offline route maps
• One-tap “Get Me Home” journeys
• Customizable widgets for quick access
Never miss your stop again — with Get Off Alerts, Chicago Transit lets you know exactly when to hop off. Track your bus or train on the map in real time, see how busy it is before boarding, and get instant notifications about delays, detours, or planned work.
Whether you’re commuting downtown, heading to Wrigley, or connecting to the suburbs, Chicago Transit keeps you moving with confidence.
Coverage Includes:
• CTA Buses and ‘L’ Trains (All Lines)
• Metra Commuter Rail
• Pace Suburban Buses
• South Shore Line connections
• O’Hare and Midway Airport access
• Real-time alerts, detours, and service updates
Plan your journey, check live arrivals, and save your favourite stops — all in one app designed for the greater Chicago area.
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What is Chicago Transit?
Chicago Transit is a real-time public transport app for the Chicago area. It provides live CTA bus and train tracking, Metra schedules, and Pace connections.
Does it work with the CTA?
Yes — Chicago Transit supports all CTA buses and trains with live arrival times, maps, and alerts.
Can I track Metra trains?
Absolutely. The app includes live Metra schedules, service alerts, and real-time updates where available.
Does it include Pace suburban buses?
Yes. You can plan and track trips across Pace routes connecting the suburbs to the city.
Does Chicago Transit show service alerts and delays?
Yes — you’ll get live notifications about delays, detours, and planned maintenance for all major systems.
Can I use Chicago Transit offline?
Yes — offline maps and saved timetables make it easy to travel without mobile data.
Will it remind me when to get off?
Yes. “Get Off Alerts” use GPS to let you know just before your stop so you never miss it.
Is Chicago Transit free?
Yes — it’s free to download and use, with optional premium features and widgets available via in-app purchase.
How do I contact support?
Email talk@travelwhiz.app or message @trymomego on X (Twitter).
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Travel smarter with Chicago Transit — your all-in-one companion for CTA, Metra, and Pace.
Download now and get real-time maps, schedules, and updates for every Chicago route.
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I'll be commuting more in the near future, and I've recently been rudely reminded of how difficult it is to pull up an accurate map with transportation schedules. I stumbled upon this app today, and thankfully this app completely solves that problem! It's so nice that important locations and routes can be saved easily. It also estimates and compares prices which is a great bonus. Truly enjoying the experience thus far! Thank you to the creators of this app.
UI for live tracking is confusing
apple drake
There is the ability to show live tracking for a stop, but it is buried in a confusing UI. I would like to have a shortcut for showing live tracking on certain lines. But you have to click through multiple screens and manually select it each time, it is not clear or intuitive. Also, sometimes live tracking won’t turn off, so you have to uninstall the app to not drain battery life. This app has potential and i am paying for a subscription so hopefully they fix that part. The watch app and widgets are also not that useful, they just tell you if service is OK. Why not have the next 3 times for favorited lines, with service warnings only when there is a delay?
Great Widgets
Croches01
The game changer with this app for me are the widgets. Being able to quickly see my saved bus routes makes it so much easier for me to make sure I don’t miss a bus. The initial navigation on the app isn’t necessarily the most intuitive, but once you have your typical routes saved, it’s such a great tool.
Great App
Plasticsong
My go to app when I visit Chicago
A small update for everyone today, with the following bug fixes:
• Once you complete a trip, the app makes sure it stops tracking your location in the background.
• Sometimes, the Lock Screen Next Departures Widget would stop refreshing. This has been fixed.
In our previous release (2024.4) we added:
Service Alert Summaries
No more scrolling through long lists of alerts. The app now creates a short summary highlighting the most recent and important disruptions affecting your journey.
Better for your battery
We’ve made major optimisations to how the app uses location and background activity while you’re travelling. You can now tap GO with confidence that it won’t drain your battery.
Smarter Live Activities
Live Activities now end cleanly when you reach your destination. You’ll also see a quick summary of your trip when a Live Activity begins.
Home & Work improvements
You can now edit or remove your Home and Work locations again. Saved places and stations also sync automatically through iCloud, keeping all your devices up to date.
Powerful new Shortcuts support
You can now start live directions directly from Shortcuts or Siri. Instead of opening the app, directions begin instantly as a Live Activity — perfect for routines like starting your commute each morning.
The app also remembers your preferred routes. If a familiar journey is available, it will be selected automatically. Otherwise, just choose a route once and we’ll remember it for next time.
Clearer train departure boards
Train times are now easier to read in both the app and widgets, so you can find what you need at a glance.
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Version 2026.4.1
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Information
Seller
Adamton Apps ltd
Size
141.3 MB
Category
Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
Apple Watch Requires watchOS 9.0 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
Languages
English and 11 more
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