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CTA bus 126

Jackson

55 % on time

CTA bus 126 stop list and CTA bus tracker 126

The CTA bus 126 - Jackson serves 66 bus stops in Chicago departing from Congress Plaza / Michigan and ending at Jackson / Austin Terminal. Scroll down to see upcoming bus 126 times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus 126 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 126 shows the next scheduled departure from the CTA. The full CTA 126 schedule with real-time tracker data is available in the Transit app.

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Stops
Wed, Feb 11, 2026
  • Congress Plaza / MichiganWheelchair accessible2:45 PM
  • Ida B Wells Drive / MichiganWheelchair accessible2:46 PM
  • Michigan / Van BurenWheelchair accessible2:47 PM
  • Adams / WabashWheelchair accessible2:50 PM
  • Adams / StateWheelchair accessible2:51 PM
  • Adams / ClarkWheelchair accessible2:53 PM
  • Adams / WellsWheelchair accessible2:54 PM
  • Adams / S. WackerWheelchair accessible2:56 PM
  • Clinton / JacksonWheelchair accessible2:58 PM
  • Van Buren / JeffersonWheelchair accessible2:59 PM
  • Van Buren / HalstedWheelchair accessible3:01 PM
  • Van Buren / PeoriaWheelchair accessible3:02 PM
  • Van Buren / MorganWheelchair accessible3:03 PM
  • Van Buren / AberdeenWheelchair accessible3:03 PM
  • Van Buren / RacineWheelchair accessible3:04 PM
  • Van Buren / ThroopWheelchair accessible3:05 PM
  • Van Buren / LoomisWheelchair accessible3:06 PM
  • Van Buren / LaflinWheelchair accessible3:07 PM
  • Van Buren / AshlandWheelchair accessible3:08 PM
  • Van Buren / PaulinaWheelchair accessible3:09 PM
  • Van Buren / OgdenWheelchair accessible3:09 PM
  • 1900 W Van BurenWheelchair accessible3:10 PM
  • Van Buren / DamenWheelchair accessible3:11 PM
  • Jackson / DamenWheelchair accessible3:11 PM
  • Jackson / HoyneWheelchair accessible3:12 PM
  • Jackson / LeavittWheelchair accessible3:13 PM
  • Jackson / OakleyWheelchair accessible3:14 PM
  • Jackson / WesternWheelchair accessible3:15 PM
  • Jackson / CampbellWheelchair accessible3:15 PM
  • Jackson / RockwellWheelchair accessible3:16 PM
  • Jackson / WashtenawWheelchair accessible3:17 PM
  • Jackson / CaliforniaWheelchair accessible3:17 PM
  • Jackson / FranciscoWheelchair accessible3:18 PM
  • Jackson / SacramentoWheelchair accessible3:19 PM
  • Jackson / AlbanyWheelchair accessible3:20 PM
  • Jackson / KedzieWheelchair accessible3:21 PM
  • Jackson / SpauldingWheelchair accessible3:22 PM
  • Jackson / HomanWheelchair accessible3:23 PM
  • Jackson / St. LouisWheelchair accessible3:23 PM
  • Central Park / JacksonWheelchair accessible3:24 PM
  • Congress / Central ParkWheelchair accessible3:26 PM
  • 3700 W CongressWheelchair accessible3:26 PM
  • Congress / Hamlin / IndependenceWheelchair accessible3:27 PM
  • Jackson / HamlinWheelchair accessible3:29 PM
  • Jackson / SpringfieldWheelchair accessible3:30 PM
  • Jackson / PulaskiWheelchair accessible3:30 PM
  • Jackson / KarlovWheelchair accessible3:31 PM
  • Jackson / KeelerWheelchair accessible3:31 PM
  • Jackson / KildareWheelchair accessible3:32 PM
  • Jackson / KostnerWheelchair accessible3:33 PM
  • Jackson / KilbournWheelchair accessible3:33 PM
  • Jackson / KentonWheelchair accessible3:34 PM
  • Jackson / KilpatrickWheelchair accessible3:35 PM
  • Jackson / CiceroWheelchair accessible3:36 PM
  • 4900 W JacksonWheelchair accessible3:36 PM
  • Jackson / LavergneWheelchair accessible3:37 PM
  • 5056 W JacksonWheelchair accessible3:37 PM
  • Jackson / LeamingtonWheelchair accessible3:38 PM
  • Jackson / LaramieWheelchair accessible3:38 PM
  • Jackson / LockwoodWheelchair accessible3:39 PM
  • 5400 W JacksonWheelchair accessible3:39 PM
  • Jackson / LotusWheelchair accessible3:40 PM
  • Jackson / CentralWheelchair accessible3:40 PM
  • 5700 W JacksonWheelchair accessible3:41 PM
  • Jackson / MayfieldWheelchair accessible3:42 PM
  • Jackson / Austin TerminalWheelchair accessible3:44 PM
  • CTA Jackson map

    CTA bus 126 route map

    The CTA bus 126 - Jackson route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA bus 126 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 126 bus is approaching your stop.

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    CTA bus 126 Service Alerts

    Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus 126 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 126 bus Service Frequency

    The next 126 bus leaves Congress Plaza / Michigan at 2:45 PM, and arrives at Jackson / Austin Terminal at 3:44 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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    CTA 126 bus On-Time Performance

    55 % on time

    55% of riders report that the CTA 126 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 48 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 126 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 126 bus is ranked 112 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 126 by opening the Transit app.

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