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CTA 97 bus

Skokie

59 % on time

CTA 97 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The CTA 97 - Skokie bus serves 54 bus stops in the Chicago area departing from Paulina / Howard Terminal and ending at Old Orchard Mall / Macys. Scroll down to see upcoming 97 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 97 bus times will be displayed. The full 97 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Stops
Thu, Apr 2, 2026
  • Paulina / Howard TerminalWheelchair accessible10:57 AM
  • Howard / Chicago AvenueWheelchair accessible10:58 AM
  • Howard / ClydeWheelchair accessible10:59 AM
  • Howard / CusterWheelchair accessible11:00 AM
  • Howard / RidgeWheelchair accessible11:01 AM
  • Howard / BellWheelchair accessible11:02 AM
  • Howard / Western / AsburyWheelchair accessible11:03 AM
  • Howard / AshlandWheelchair accessible11:04 AM
  • Howard / DeweyWheelchair accessible11:04 AM
  • Howard / California / DodgeWheelchair accessible11:05 AM
  • Dodge / BrummelWheelchair accessible11:06 AM
  • Dodge / MulfordWheelchair accessible11:07 AM
  • Dodge / KirkWheelchair accessible11:07 AM
  • Oakton / DodgeWheelchair accessible11:08 AM
  • Oakton / HartreyWheelchair accessible11:10 AM
  • 2310 W OaktonWheelchair accessible11:10 AM
  • Oakton / McCormickWheelchair accessible11:12 AM
  • Oakton / St. LouisWheelchair accessible11:12 AM
  • Oakton / Central ParkWheelchair accessible11:13 AM
  • Oakton / LawndaleWheelchair accessible11:13 AM
  • Oakton / HamlinWheelchair accessible11:13 AM
  • Oakton / East PrairieWheelchair accessible11:14 AM
  • Oakton / CrawfordWheelchair accessible11:14 AM
  • Oakton / KarlovWheelchair accessible11:15 AM
  • Oakton / KeelerWheelchair accessible11:15 AM
  • Oakton / KildareWheelchair accessible11:15 AM
  • Oakton / KostnerWheelchair accessible11:16 AM
  • Oakton / KilbournWheelchair accessible11:16 AM
  • Oakton / KentonWheelchair accessible11:17 AM
  • Oakton / KnoxWheelchair accessible11:17 AM
  • Oakton / KeatingWheelchair accessible11:17 AM
  • Oakton / LacrosseWheelchair accessible11:18 AM
  • Oakton / Niles AvenueWheelchair accessible11:19 AM
  • Oakton / LincolnWheelchair accessible11:20 AM
  • Lincoln / Niles CenterWheelchair accessible11:21 AM
  • 8200 N Niles CenterWheelchair accessible11:21 AM
  • Niles Center / MadisonWheelchair accessible11:22 AM
  • Niles Center / MainWheelchair accessible11:23 AM
  • Niles Center / Wright TerraceWheelchair accessible11:24 AM
  • Niles Center / GreenleafWheelchair accessible11:24 AM
  • Niles Center / CrainWheelchair accessible11:25 AM
  • Dempster / Niles CenterWheelchair accessible11:26 AM
  • Skokie Yellow Line StationWheelchair accessible11:27 AM
  • Bronx / DempsterWheelchair accessible11:29 AM
  • Bronx / GroveWheelchair accessible11:31 AM
  • Bronx / DavisWheelchair accessible11:31 AM
  • Gross Point / ChurchWheelchair accessible11:32 AM
  • Skokie Blvd / Gross PointWheelchair accessible11:33 AM
  • Skokie Blvd / EmersonWheelchair accessible11:34 AM
  • Skokie Blvd / FosterWheelchair accessible11:35 AM
  • Golf Road / Skokie BlvdWheelchair accessible11:35 AM
  • Golf Road / LamonWheelchair accessible11:36 AM
  • Golf Road / LavergneWheelchair accessible11:36 AM
  • Old Orchard Mall / MacysWheelchair accessible11:38 AM
  • CTA Skokie map

    CTA 97 bus route map

    The CTA 97 - Skokie bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA 97 bus 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 see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 97 bus is approaching your stop.

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    CTA 97 bus Service Alerts

    Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 97 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit 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 97 bus Service Frequency

    The next 97 bus leaves Paulina / Howard Terminal at 10:57 AM, and arrives at Old Orchard Mall / Macys at 11:38 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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    CTA 97 bus On-Time Performance

    59 % on time

    59% of riders report that the CTA 97 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 37 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 97 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 97 bus is ranked 104 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 97 by opening the Transit app.

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