CTA Bus Summary

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 12,071,149
Saturday 1,666,707
Sunday/Holiday 1,569,028
Total 15,306,884
Top 10 Routes
Route Boardings
66 Chicago 375,439
79 79th 337,962
9 Ashland 337,544
8 Halsted 312,058
53 Pulaski 295,542
3 King Dr 285,909
77 Belmont 277,495
49 Western 264,524
36 Broadway 247,922
82 Kimball/Homan 241,671

Previous 13 Month Ridership

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Historical July Total Ridership

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