Chicago Transit: CTA RTA

Access seamless public transportation in Chicago with the Chicago Transit: CTA RTA app, an indispensable tool for navigating the city’s transit system. Whether you're a resident or a visitor in Chicago or its adjoining areas, it offers a comprehensive guide for trains, buses, and regional transit like Metra Train and Pace Bus, all provided by CTA, RTA, and more.

This application enables you to check departure times at all stations citywide, even without an internet connection, helping you to plan your journey efficiently. Utilizing up-to-date, regularly refreshed offline data, travelers can rely on it for accurate transit scheduling to ensure their travel is both safe and convenient.

Discover nearby transit options with real-time departures, view station locations on the map, and explore complete searchable lists of all stations with their addresses and connections. With this feature-rich tool, users can adjust their travel times and dates to predict future departures.

You'll appreciate the offline capability, including official transit network maps available for daytime and nighttime travels, special maps for areas like airports, downtowns, and regional spots. Embedded tariff information provides quick access to fares, tickets, passes, and possible discounts, directly linking to the official service provider's website for the latest details.

Navigate to places of interest with ease by searching for locations and getting routes with departures nearby. It suggests the simplest and most efficient journey planner, taking advantage of accurate data from Google while maintaining user privacy.

A unique feature is the 'Go Home/Work Faster' shortcut, which provides one-tap access to public transport routes for these common destinations. Personalize your experience by saving favorite places and trips, and even select your preferred language from an array of options.

With its speedy performance, the Chicago Transit: CTA RTA ensures that all the details users need are delivered quickly, optimizing time and reducing costs. The app requires location/GPS permission to present nearby stations and storage to save offline transit data along with custom locations and routes. It is dedicated to user privacy and does not collect, store, or request any personal information.