Yes, you can monitor multiple CTA buses at once online through the CTA Bus Tracker website.
Can I monitor multiple CTA buses at once online?
Here’s how
- CTA Bus Tracker Website: The official CTA Bus Tracker website allows you to view buses on a map and see their estimated arrival times. You can select multiple routes to display simultaneously on the map. Each route is color-coded for easier identification.
- Third-Party Apps: Many third-party apps, such as “Chicago Transit Tracker Pro,” also allow you to create and track multiple routes, showing you the closest route based on your location and displaying CTA system maps and alerts. Other apps like CTA Transit Tracker on the App Store allow you to choose your route, direction, and stop, and save favorite stops for quick access to upcoming arrivals.
In addition to monitoring multiple buses on a map, the CTA Bus Tracker website and various apps also offer features such as
- Real-time arrival estimates based on GPS data.
- The ability to find stops near you using your phone’s GPS.
- Saving your favorite stops without creating an account.
- Viewing CTA service alerts.
- Getting estimated bus arrival times via text message using Bus Tracker by Text.
Keep in mind that while the CTA provides its own trackers, many independent developers create apps that use the same data, sometimes with additional features and unique interfaces. It’s recommended to explore the various options available to find the one that best suits your needs.