Chicago Transit Tracking Done Right
Chicago Transit Tracking Done Right
The Chicago CTA Tracker Ventra Couldn't Give You
Ditch the slow, inaccurate apps. ChiTrack delivers precise CTA train times for your commute, your direction. See your home stop arrivals instantly—zero clicks. Fast, clean, and built for Chicago's daily riders.
Trusted by (soon to be) 500+ Chicago commuters
Why Professionals Choose ChiTrack
The best CTA Train Tracking App in the City of Chicago
Zero-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:
- • Zero-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 is completely free to use while in beta. There are no subscriptions, trials, or hidden fees.
I commute on the CTA train daily. Why is ChiTrack better than other CTA-specific apps?
ChiTrack is designed for you. It's the simplest, fastest, and most modern CTA tracking app. We cut the clutter so you get your train times quickly and intuitively, making your daily commute smoother.
Why should I use ChiTrack instead of Google or Apple Maps for train times?
Accuracy. ChiTrack uses the official CTA data feed, giving you real-time arrival information that's more reliable than general map apps. If you need to know exactly when your train is coming, ChiTrack is the way to go.
What's so special about selecting a direction, like 'Belmont towards the Loop'?
It saves you time and hassle. You only care about your train, in your direction. ChiTrack lets you save exactly that, so you don't have to sift through times for trains going the other way. This, combined with setting a home/favorite stop means arrival times are on your screen instantly – zero clicks needed!
Okay, zero clicks for my usual commute is great. What if I'm going somewhere else?
ChiTrack makes that easy too. Quickly search for any CTA station and you'll see all upcoming arrivals for every line and direction at that station. It's just as straightforward for new trips as it is for your daily routine.
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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