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 11,486,234
Saturday 1,917,081
Sunday/Holiday 1,390,736
Total 14,794,051
Top 10 Routes
Route Boardings
8 Halsted 335,537
66 Chicago 330,209
79 79th 291,851
9 Ashland 287,132
53 Pulaski 277,753
77 Belmont 273,175
3 King Dr 259,299
49 Western 247,706
82 Kimball/Homan 245,458
4 Cottage Grove 233,936

Previous 13 Month Ridership

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Historical March Total Ridership

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