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 10,789,456
Saturday 1,428,448
Sunday/Holiday 1,487,481
Total 13,705,385
Top 10 Routes
Route Boardings
66 Chicago 326,224
9 Ashland 297,596
79 79th 285,227
8 Halsted 281,990
53 Pulaski 261,480
77 Belmont 260,626
3 King Dr 250,960
22 Clark 241,333
49 Western 229,039
82 Kimball/Homan 227,475

Previous 13 Month Weekday Ridership

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Historical December Total Weekday Ridership

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