CTA Bus Summary

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Summary ridership data for CTA’s bus network. The overview table displays the average monthly total for the entire network by day type for a given month. The table of top 10 routes shows those routes with the highest average monthly total by day type for a given month. 

The page defaults to the latest month of data available. Users can change the month, year, and day type view via the filter buttons. Data is available for the past 13 years. Figures from years prior can be downloaded with the link above.

The first chart below shows the network’s historical average monthly totals for the 13 months prior to the month specified. The second chart shows the network’s historical average monthly totals for the month specified for the past 13 years.

Accuracy of Data: The RTA makes every effort to provide correct and reliable information on this web site. However it does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the content and expressly disclaims liability for any errors and omissions.
 

Overview
Day Type Boardings
Weekday 14,550,266
Saturday 1,712,564
Sunday/Holiday 1,251,359
Total 17,514,189
Top 10 Routes
Route Boardings
66 Chicago 421,835
8 Halsted 412,605
9 Ashland 398,863
79 79th 386,992
53 Pulaski 354,062
3 King Dr 348,504
77 Belmont 338,229
82 Kimball/Homan 314,091
49 Western 303,754
22 Clark 287,860

Previous 13 Month Weekday Ridership

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Historical October Total Weekday Ridership

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