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Based on the search results, here are some CTA stations with numerous transfers or connections to multiple routes.

Which CTA stations have the most transfers and routes?

• Lake Station: This station is a hub for multiple CTA ‘L’ lines, allowing transfers between the Red Line (via the subway), and the Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple Lines (via the elevated State/Lake station). Additionally, it’s connected to the Blue Line at Washington via the Chicago Pedway and provides access to Metra trains and the South Shore Line at Millennium Station.
• Clark/Lake Station: Known as one of the most intricate stations in the ‘L’ system, Clark/Lake offers connections between the Blue Line subway and the elevated Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple Lines.
• State/Lake Station: This elevated station specifically serves the Brown, Green, Orange and Purple Lines, and offers convenient connections to the Red Line subway at the State/Lake/Randolph subway station. Note that a free transfer between the elevated and subway stations is available without requiring a separate transfer card. 

In addition to these major transfer points, other stations with significant connections include

• 95th/Dan Ryan: Served by the Red Line and several bus routes, including the #24, #29, #31, #35, and #39.
• Jefferson Park: A blue Line station that also connects to multiple bus routes: #56, #68, #81, #81W, #85, #88, #91, and #92.
• Howard: This station serves the Red, Purple, and Yellow Lines.
• Midway: The Orange Line terminates at Midway, which is also served by several bus routes. 

The Chicago Transit Authority also highlights specific areas as crucial for bus and rail connections

• Chicago Avenue between Ashland and Michigan Avenue: This corridor connects the high-ridership Ashland Avenue route (bus route #9) with high-ridership stations on the Blue, Brown, Purple, and Red lines, along with the #3, #146, and #147 north-south routes.
• Loop Link: This designated infrastructure facilitates efficient bus connections from Union and Ogilvie Stations to Michigan Avenue, utilizing seven specific bus routes: #J14 Jeffery Jump, #19 United Center Express, #20 Madison, #56 Milwaukee, #60 Blue Island/26th, #124 Navy Pier, and #157 Streeterville/Taylor. 

It’s important to remember that ridership data and connectivity can fluctuate over time. It’s always best to consult the official Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) website or app for the most up-to-date information on routes and transfers.