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CTA 55 bus

Garfield

80 % on time

CTA 55 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The CTA 55 - Garfield bus serves 67 bus stops in the Chicago area departing from Museum of Science / Industry and ending at Midway Orange Line Station. Scroll down to see upcoming 55 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 55 bus times will be displayed. The full 55 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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CTA Garfield map

CTA 55 bus route map

The CTA 55 - Garfield bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA 55 bus 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 see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 55 bus is approaching your stop.

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CTA 55 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 55 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit 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 55 bus Service Frequency

The next 55 bus leaves Museum of Science / Industry at 11:56 AM, and arrives at Midway Orange Line Station at 12:51 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 55 bus On-Time Performance

80 % on time

80% of riders report that the CTA 55 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 64 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 55 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 55 bus is ranked 19 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 55 by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 55 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA 55 bus depart from Museum of Science / Industry?

    The next 55 bus leaves Museum of Science / Industry at 11:56 AM, and arrives at Midway Orange Line Station at 12:51 PM. The total trip time for the next CTA 55 bus is 55 min.

  • Is the CTA 55 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CTA 55 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA 55 bus arrive?

    You can see the next CTA 55 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 55 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CTA 55 bus?

    There are 67 stops on the CTA 55 bus.

  • Is the CTA 55 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA 55 bus 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 55 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA 55 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest CTA 55 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 55 bus stop to where you are.

  • Is my CTA bus 55 trip cancelled?

    Open Transit app to track specific CTA trip cancellations and avoid those dreaded “ghost buses”. Cancelled trips are now shown with a strikethrough in the app. You’ll also be able to see real-time information for alternative trips.

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