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CTA bus 172

U. of Chicago / Kenwood

CTA bus 172 stop list and CTA bus tracker 172

The CTA bus 172 - U. of Chicago / Kenwood serves 15 bus stops in Chicago departing from E Hyde Park / Lake Shore Drive and ending at 60th Street / University. Scroll down to see upcoming bus 172 times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus 172 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 172 shows the next scheduled departure from the CTA. The full CTA 172 schedule with real-time tracker data is available in the Transit app.

CTA U. of Chicago / Kenwood map

CTA bus 172 route map

The CTA bus 172 - U. of Chicago / Kenwood route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA bus 172 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 172 bus is approaching your stop.

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CTA bus 172 Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus 172 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 172 bus Service Frequency

The next 172 bus leaves E Hyde Park / Lake Shore Drive at 6:15 AM, and arrives at 60th Street / University at 6:30 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 172 bus On-Time Performance

88 % on time

88% of riders report that the CTA 172 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 21 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 172 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 172 bus is ranked 5 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 172 by opening the Transit app.

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CTA bus 172 FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA bus 172 depart from E Hyde Park / Lake Shore Drive?

    The next bus 172 leaves E Hyde Park / Lake Shore Drive at 6:15 AM, and arrives at 60th Street / University at 6:30 AM. The total trip time for the next CTA bus 172 is 15.

  • Is the CTA bus 172 running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CTA 172 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA bus 172 arrive?

    You can see the next CTA bus 172 times in the app as well as future departure times for the bus 172.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CTA bus 172?

    There are 15 stops on the CTA bus 172.

  • Is the CTA bus 172 usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA bus 172 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 172 currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA bus 172 in the Transit app

  • What is the closest CTA bus 172 stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest bus 172 stop to where you are.

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