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CTA bus 53

Pulaski

72 % on time

CTA bus 53 stop list and CTA bus tracker 53

The CTA bus 53 - Pulaski serves 125 bus stops in Chicago departing from Pulaski / Peterson Terminal and ending at Ford City. Scroll down to see upcoming bus 53 times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus 53 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 53 shows the next scheduled departure from the CTA. The full CTA 53 schedule with real-time tracker data is available in the Transit app.

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Mon, May 4, 2026
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CTA bus 53 route map

The CTA bus 53 - Pulaski route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA bus 53 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 53 bus is approaching your stop.

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CTA bus 53 Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus 53 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 53 bus Service Frequency

The next 53 bus leaves Pulaski / Peterson Terminal at 7:54 PM, and arrives at Ford City at 9:29 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 53 bus On-Time Performance

72 % on time

72% of riders report that the CTA 53 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 93 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 53 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 53 bus is ranked 60 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 53 by opening the Transit app.

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CTA bus 53 FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA bus 53 depart from Pulaski / Peterson Terminal?

    The next bus 53 leaves Pulaski / Peterson Terminal at 7:54 PM, and arrives at Ford City at 9:29 PM. The total trip time for the next CTA bus 53 is 95.

  • Is the CTA bus 53 running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CTA 53 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA bus 53 arrive?

    You can see the next CTA bus 53 times in the app as well as future departure times for the bus 53.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CTA bus 53?

    There are 125 stops on the CTA bus 53.

  • Is the CTA bus 53 usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA bus 53 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 53 currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA bus 53 in the Transit app

  • What is the closest CTA bus 53 stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest bus 53 stop to where you are.

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