Why Professionals Choose ChiTrack
The best CTA Train Tracking App in the City of Chicago
One-tap access
See your home stop arrival times instantly. No more navigating through menus.
Save favorite stops
Quick access to your most-used stations for seamless daily commutes.
Quickly find new stations
Use the slickest map ever made to view stations outside your normal route.
Real-time updates
Live arrival times (unlike Apple/Google Maps) that refresh automatically every 30 seconds.
Clean interface
Modern, uncluttered design that puts the information you need front and center.
Clear alerts
Service updates in plain English, right when you need them.
The Problem
Current transit apps are clunky and slow, making it frustrating to:
- • Navigate through multiple menus just to check arrival times
- • Decipher confusing service alerts
- • Switch between different stations quickly
The Solution
ChiTrack reimagines the transit experience with:
- • One-tap access to your most frequently used stations
- • Clean, professional interface that respects your time and sanity
- • Smart features that make sense for your daily routine
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are the train arrival times?
ChiTrack uses official CTA data so it is more accurate than using Apple/Google Maps. Arrival predictions are typically accurate within ±1 minute and are updated every 30 seconds.
Does ChiTrack work for all CTA train lines?
Yes, ChiTrack supports all CTA train lines including Red, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple, Pink, and Yellow lines.
Is this the official Ventra transit app?
No, ChiTrack is the transit app Ventra could never ship - designed with a focus on speed, simplicity, and user experience that the official app lacks.
How much does ChiTrack cost?
ChiTrack offers a 5-day free trial, after which a one-time payment of $6.99 unlocks lifetime access to all features.
Can I see bus arrivals on ChiTrack?
Currently, ChiTrack focuses on providing the best train tracking experience. Bus tracking will be added in a future update.
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