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CTA bus 3

King Drive

78 % on time

CTA bus 3 stop list and CTA bus tracker 3

The CTA bus 3 - King Drive serves 107 bus stops in Chicago departing from Fairbanks / Erie and ending at State / 95th Street. Scroll down to see upcoming bus 3 times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus 3 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 3 shows the next scheduled departure from the CTA. The full CTA 3 schedule with real-time tracker data is available in the Transit app.

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Mon, May 4, 2026
CTA King Drive map

CTA bus 3 route map

The CTA bus 3 - King Drive route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA bus 3 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 3 bus is approaching your stop.

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CTA bus 3 Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus 3 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 3 bus Service Frequency

The next 3 bus leaves Fairbanks / Erie at 10:48 AM, and arrives at State / 95th Street at 12:12 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 3 bus On-Time Performance

78 % on time

78% of riders report that the CTA 3 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 91 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 3 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 3 bus is ranked 31 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 3 by opening the Transit app.

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CTA bus 3 FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA bus 3 depart from Fairbanks / Erie?

    The next bus 3 leaves Fairbanks / Erie at 10:48 AM, and arrives at State / 95th Street at 12:12 PM. The total trip time for the next CTA bus 3 is 84.

  • Is the CTA bus 3 running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CTA 3 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA bus 3 arrive?

    You can see the next CTA bus 3 times in the app as well as future departure times for the bus 3.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CTA bus 3?

    There are 107 stops on the CTA bus 3.

  • Is the CTA bus 3 usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA bus 3 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 3 currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA bus 3 in the Transit app

  • What is the closest CTA bus 3 stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest bus 3 stop to where you are.

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