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CTA bus 39

Pershing

CTA bus 39 stop list and CTA bus tracker 39

The CTA bus 39 - Pershing serves 56 bus stops in Chicago departing from Lake Park / 40th Street and ending at St. Louis / 38th Place. Scroll down to see upcoming bus 39 times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus 39 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 39 shows the next scheduled departure from the CTA. The full CTA 39 schedule with real-time tracker data is available in the Transit app.

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Mon, May 4, 2026
CTA Pershing map

CTA bus 39 route map

The CTA bus 39 - Pershing route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA bus 39 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 39 bus is approaching your stop.

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CTA bus 39 Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus 39 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 39 bus Service Frequency

The next 39 bus leaves Lake Park / 40th Street at 2:13 PM, and arrives at St. Louis / 38th Place at 2:54 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 39 bus On-Time Performance

Want to know whether the CTA 39 bus arrives on time? Open the Transit app and view user generated on-time performance reports for the 39 bus. You can also contribute your own reports on whether your trip arrived on time, late or early. As these on-time performance stats are user reported, they may differ from official CTA metrics.

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CTA bus 39 FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA bus 39 depart from Lake Park / 40th Street?

    The next bus 39 leaves Lake Park / 40th Street at 2:13 PM, and arrives at St. Louis / 38th Place at 2:54 PM. The total trip time for the next CTA bus 39 is 41.

  • Is the CTA bus 39 running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CTA 39 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA bus 39 arrive?

    You can see the next CTA bus 39 times in the app as well as future departure times for the bus 39.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CTA bus 39?

    There are 56 stops on the CTA bus 39.

  • Is the CTA bus 39 usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA bus 39 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 39 currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA bus 39 in the Transit app

  • What is the closest CTA bus 39 stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest bus 39 stop to where you are.

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