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CTA bus 53A

South Pulaski

72 % on time

CTA bus 53A stop list and CTA bus tracker 53A

The CTA bus 53A - South Pulaski serves 59 bus stops in Chicago departing from Pulaski Orange Line Station and ending at 115th Street / Springfield Terminal. Scroll down to see upcoming bus 53A times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus 53A 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 53A shows the next scheduled departure from the CTA. The full CTA 53A schedule with real-time tracker data is available in the Transit app.

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CTA South Pulaski map

CTA bus 53A route map

The CTA bus 53A - South Pulaski route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA bus 53A 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 53A bus is approaching your stop.

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CTA bus 53A Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus 53A 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 53A bus Service Frequency

The next 53A bus leaves Pulaski Orange Line Station at 7:05 PM, and arrives at 115th Street / Springfield Terminal at 7:42 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 53A bus On-Time Performance

72 % on time

72% of riders report that the CTA 53A bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 14 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 53A bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 53A bus is ranked 48 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 53A by opening the Transit app.

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CTA bus 53A FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA bus 53A depart from Pulaski Orange Line Station?

    The next bus 53A leaves Pulaski Orange Line Station at 7:05 PM, and arrives at 115th Street / Springfield Terminal at 7:42 PM. The total trip time for the next CTA bus 53A is 37.

  • Is the CTA bus 53A running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CTA 53A schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA bus 53A arrive?

    You can see the next CTA bus 53A times in the app as well as future departure times for the bus 53A.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CTA bus 53A?

    There are 59 stops on the CTA bus 53A.

  • Is the CTA bus 53A usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA bus 53A 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 53A currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA bus 53A in the Transit app

  • What is the closest CTA bus 53A stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest bus 53A stop to where you are.

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