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CTA bus 201

Central / Ridge

65 % on time

CTA bus 201 stop list and CTA bus tracker 201

The CTA bus 201 - Central / Ridge serves 56 bus stops in Chicago departing from Paulina / Howard Terminal and ending at Old Orchard Mall / Macys. Scroll down to see upcoming bus 201 times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus 201 route at each stop, including connections to the 'L' or other transit options, so you can understand where and when to transfer. The CTA bus tracker 201 shows the next scheduled departure from the CTA. The full CTA 201 schedule with real-time tracker data is available in the Transit app.

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CTA Central / Ridge map

CTA bus 201 route map

The CTA bus 201 - Central / Ridge route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA bus 201 to help you plan your trip on CTA. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also use the included CTA tracker in the app to see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 201 bus is approaching your stop.

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CTA bus 201 Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus 201 schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by CTA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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CTA 201 bus Service Frequency

The next 201 bus leaves Paulina / Howard Terminal at 3:22 PM, and arrives at Old Orchard Mall / Macys at 4:05 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 201 bus On-Time Performance

65 % on time

65% of riders report that the CTA 201 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 34 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 201 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 201 bus is ranked 84 out of 131 CTA lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official CTA metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 201 by opening the Transit app.

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CTA bus 201 FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA bus 201 depart from Paulina / Howard Terminal?

    The next bus 201 leaves Paulina / Howard Terminal at 3:22 PM, and arrives at Old Orchard Mall / Macys at 4:05 PM. The total trip time for the next CTA bus 201 is 43.

  • Is the CTA bus 201 running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CTA 201 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA bus 201 arrive?

    You can see the next CTA bus 201 times in the app as well as future departure times for the bus 201.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CTA bus 201?

    There are 56 stops on the CTA bus 201.

  • Is the CTA bus 201 usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA bus 201 crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the CTA bus 201 currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA bus 201 in the Transit app

  • What is the closest CTA bus 201 stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest bus 201 stop to where you are.

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