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CTA bus 51

51st

CTA bus 51 stop list and CTA bus tracker 51

The CTA bus 51 - 51st serves 37 bus stops in Chicago departing from 47th Red Line Station and ending at Kedzie Orange Line Station. Scroll down to see upcoming bus 51 times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus 51 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 51 shows the next scheduled departure from the CTA. The full CTA 51 schedule with real-time tracker data is available in the Transit app.

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CTA bus 51 route map

The CTA bus 51 - 51st route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA bus 51 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 51 bus is approaching your stop.

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CTA bus 51 Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus 51 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 51 bus Service Frequency

The next 51 bus leaves 47th Red Line Station at 11:24 AM, and arrives at Kedzie Orange Line Station at 11:47 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 51 bus On-Time Performance

Want to know whether the CTA 51 bus arrives on time? Open the Transit app and view user generated on-time performance reports for the 51 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 51 FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA bus 51 depart from 47th Red Line Station?

    The next bus 51 leaves 47th Red Line Station at 11:24 AM, and arrives at Kedzie Orange Line Station at 11:47 AM. The total trip time for the next CTA bus 51 is 23.

  • Is the CTA bus 51 running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CTA 51 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA bus 51 arrive?

    You can see the next CTA bus 51 times in the app as well as future departure times for the bus 51.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CTA bus 51?

    There are 37 stops on the CTA bus 51.

  • Is the CTA bus 51 usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA bus 51 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 51 currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA bus 51 in the Transit app

  • What is the closest CTA bus 51 stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest bus 51 stop to where you are.

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