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CTA bus 147

Outer DuSable Lake Shore Express

72% on time

CTA bus 147 stop list and CTA bus tracker 147

The CTA bus 147 - Outer DuSable Lake Shore Express serves 46 bus stops in Chicago departing from Congress Plaza / Michigan and ending at Paulina / Howard Terminal. Scroll down to see upcoming bus 147 times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus 147 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 147 shows the next scheduled departure from the CTA. The full CTA 147 schedule with real-time tracker data is available in the Transit app.

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Thu, Nov 27, 2025
  • Congress Plaza / MichiganWheelchair accessible8:25 AM
  • Ida B Wells Drive / MichiganWheelchair accessible8:25 AM
  • Ida B Wells Drive / WabashWheelchair accessible8:26 AM
  • State / Van BurenWheelchair accessible8:27 AM
  • State / AdamsWheelchair accessible8:29 AM
  • State / MadisonWheelchair accessible8:30 AM
  • Washington / WabashWheelchair accessible8:32 AM
  • Michigan / RandolphWheelchair accessible8:33 AM
  • Michigan / South WaterWheelchair accessible8:34 AM
  • Michigan / Hubbard (Tribune Bldg.)Wheelchair accessible8:35 AM
  • Michigan / GrandWheelchair accessible8:37 AM
  • Michigan / OntarioWheelchair accessible8:37 AM
  • Michigan / HuronWheelchair accessible8:38 AM
  • Michigan / ChestnutWheelchair accessible8:40 AM
  • Michigan / Delaware / WaltonWheelchair accessible8:41 AM
  • Foster / Marine DriveWheelchair accessible8:50 AM
  • Sheridan / FosterWheelchair accessible8:51 AM
  • Sheridan / BerwynWheelchair accessible8:51 AM
  • Sheridan / BalmoralWheelchair accessible8:52 AM
  • Sheridan / CatalpaWheelchair accessible8:53 AM
  • Sheridan / Bryn MawrWheelchair accessible8:53 AM
  • Sheridan / HollywoodWheelchair accessible8:54 AM
  • Sheridan / ArdmoreWheelchair accessible8:55 AM
  • Sheridan / ThorndaleWheelchair accessible8:55 AM
  • Sheridan / GlenlakeWheelchair accessible8:56 AM
  • Sheridan / GranvilleWheelchair accessible8:57 AM
  • Sheridan / RosemontWheelchair accessible8:58 AM
  • Sheridan / KenmoreWheelchair accessible8:59 AM
  • Sheridan / WinthropWheelchair accessible8:59 AM
  • Sheridan / Arthur (Red Line)Wheelchair accessible9:00 AM
  • Sheridan / LoyolaWheelchair accessible9:01 AM
  • Sheridan / North ShoreWheelchair accessible9:02 AM
  • Sheridan / PrattWheelchair accessible9:02 AM
  • Sheridan / MorseWheelchair accessible9:03 AM
  • Sheridan / LuntWheelchair accessible9:04 AM
  • Sheridan / EstesWheelchair accessible9:04 AM
  • Sheridan / TouhyWheelchair accessible9:05 AM
  • Sheridan / ChaseWheelchair accessible9:05 AM
  • Sheridan / SherwinWheelchair accessible9:06 AM
  • Sheridan / JarvisWheelchair accessible9:06 AM
  • Sheridan / BirchwoodWheelchair accessible9:07 AM
  • Howard / SheridanWheelchair accessible9:08 AM
  • Rogers / GreenviewWheelchair accessible9:08 AM
  • Rogers / AshlandWheelchair accessible9:09 AM
  • Rogers / PaulinaWheelchair accessible9:09 AM
  • Paulina / Howard TerminalWheelchair accessible9:10 AM
  • CTA Outer DuSable Lake Shore Express map

    CTA bus 147 route map

    The CTA bus 147 - Outer DuSable Lake Shore Express route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA bus 147 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 147 bus is approaching your stop.

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    CTA bus 147 Service Alerts

    Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus 147 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 147 bus Service Frequency

    The next 147 bus leaves Congress Plaza / Michigan at 8:25 AM, and arrives at Paulina / Howard Terminal at 9:10 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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    CTA 147 bus On-Time Performance

    72% on time

    72% of riders report that the CTA 147 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 164 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 147 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 147 bus is ranked 64 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 147 by opening the Transit app.

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