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 12,146,504
Saturday 2,076,288
Sunday/Holiday 1,311,806
Total 15,534,598
Top 10 Routes
Route Boardings
66 Chicago 359,473
79 79th 335,109
9 Ashland 334,487
8 Halsted 318,096
53 Pulaski 298,102
3 King Dr 284,016
77 Belmont 283,011
49 Western 265,587
82 Kimball/Homan 245,301
22 Clark 238,517

Previous 13 Month Weekday Ridership

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Historical August Total Ridership

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