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CTA bus 26

South Shore Express

80 % on time

CTA bus 26 stop list and CTA bus tracker 26

The CTA bus 26 - South Shore Express serves 80 bus stops in Chicago departing from Chicago / Mies Van Der Rohe and ending at 103rd Street / Stony Island Garage Terminal. Scroll down to see upcoming bus 26 times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus 26 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 26 shows the next scheduled departure from the CTA. The full CTA 26 schedule with real-time tracker data is available in the Transit app.

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Mon, May 18, 2026
CTA South Shore Express map

CTA bus 26 route map

The CTA bus 26 - South Shore Express route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA bus 26 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 26 bus is approaching your stop.

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CTA bus 26 Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus 26 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 26 bus Service Frequency

The next 26 bus leaves Chicago / Mies Van Der Rohe at 1:15 PM, and arrives at 103rd Street / Stony Island Garage Terminal at 2:34 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 26 bus On-Time Performance

80 % on time

80% of riders report that the CTA 26 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 25 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 26 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 26 bus is ranked 20 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 26 by opening the Transit app.

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CTA bus 26 FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA bus 26 depart from Chicago / Mies Van Der Rohe?

    The next bus 26 leaves Chicago / Mies Van Der Rohe at 1:15 PM, and arrives at 103rd Street / Stony Island Garage Terminal at 2:34 PM. The total trip time for the next CTA bus 26 is 79.

  • Is the CTA bus 26 running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CTA 26 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA bus 26 arrive?

    You can see the next CTA bus 26 times in the app as well as future departure times for the bus 26.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CTA bus 26?

    There are 80 stops on the CTA bus 26.

  • Is the CTA bus 26 usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA bus 26 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 26 currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA bus 26 in the Transit app

  • What is the closest CTA bus 26 stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest bus 26 stop to where you are.

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