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 11,802,268
Saturday 1,682,899
Sunday/Holiday 1,611,810
Total 15,096,977
Top 10 Routes
Route Boardings
66 Chicago 366,070
9 Ashland 318,709
8 Halsted 318,573
79 79th 296,351
77 Belmont 284,601
53 Pulaski 281,199
22 Clark 274,862
3 King Dr 265,637
49 Western 259,012
151 Sheridan 258,729

Previous 13 Month Weekday Ridership

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Historical June Total Weekday Ridership

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