Chicago Transit Authority
132 transit routes in Chicago. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on CTA in the CityTransit app.
- Routes
- 132
- Stops
- 11,107
- Modes
- Subway and Bus
CTA at a glance
- Serves
- Chicago, Illinois
- Modes
- Subway and Bus
- Service hours
- 4:40 AM to 10:56 PM
- Wheelchair accessible stops
- 99%
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Schedule valid through
- Jan 1, 2027
- Data last updated
- Nov 11, 2026
- Official website
- transitchicago.com
Busiest CTA routes
- Red Line
- Blue Line
- Green Line
- Purple Line
- 79 79Th
About CTA
Chicago Transit Authority is a public transportation provider that serves the Chicago area. Chicago Transit Authority operates the following transit modes across the Chicago area: Subway and Bus. In total, CTA operates 132 routes and serves 11,107 stops or stations in the Chicago area. Line schedules (timetables, itineraries, service hours) and departure and arrival times are updated in the app in real time.
Chicago Transit Authority routes
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Chicago Transit Authority Subway · 8 routes
Chicago Transit Authority Bus · 124 routes
Chicago Transit Authority: frequently asked questions
How many routes does Chicago Transit Authority operate?
Chicago Transit Authority operates 132 transit routes and serves 11,107 stops or stations in Chicago.
What are the Chicago Transit Authority service hours?
Most Chicago Transit Authority service runs from about 4:40 AM to 10:56 PM. Hours differ by route and day, so open a route in the app for exact times.
What are the busiest Chicago Transit Authority routes?
By scheduled trips, the busiest Chicago Transit Authority routes are Red Line, Blue Line, Green Line, Purple Line, 79 79Th.
Is Chicago Transit Authority wheelchair accessible?
99% of Chicago Transit Authority stops are marked wheelchair accessible in the agency's schedule data. Check the stop in the app before you travel.
How do I contact Chicago Transit Authority?
Website: http://transitchicago.com. Phone: 1-888-YOURCTA.
How do I see Chicago Transit Authority schedules and next departures?
Download the free CityTransit app for iPhone or Android, choose Chicago, then pick Chicago Transit Authority to browse routes and timetables.
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Chicago Transit Authority service updates
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Chicago Transit Authority fares
Prices of different ticket types may change. Check the CityTransit app for fares on individual lines, and visit Chicago Transit Authority's official site for ride fares and tickets.
Chicago Transit Authority schedules
Looking for a specific Chicago Transit Authority transit schedule? All Chicago Transit Authority lines and schedules in Chicago are in the CityTransit app, with step-by-step navigation.
Chicago Transit Authority contact
- Website: http://transitchicago.com
- Phone: 1-888-YOURCTA
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