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.
 

Ridership Data

Overview
Day Type Boardings
Weekday 13,377,431
Saturday 1,655,628
Sunday/Holiday 1,248,798
Total 16,281,857
Top 10 Routes
Route Boardings
66 Chicago 396,634
8 Halsted 392,821
9 Ashland 345,277
79 79th 325,687
53 Pulaski 320,060
77 Belmont 315,355
22 Clark 303,448
3 King Dr 298,537
49 Western 276,791
82 Kimball/Homan 272,934

Previous 13 Month Weekday Ridership

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Historical April Total Weekday Ridership

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