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CTA 56 bus

Milwaukee

76 % on time

CTA 56 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The CTA 56 - Milwaukee bus serves 66 bus stops in the Chicago area departing from Jefferson Park Transit Center and ending at Washington / Wabash. Scroll down to see upcoming 56 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 56 bus times will be displayed. The full 56 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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CTA 56 bus route map

The CTA 56 - Milwaukee bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA 56 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 56 bus is approaching your stop.

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CTA 56 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 56 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 56 bus Service Frequency

The next 56 bus leaves Jefferson Park Transit Center at 4:10 PM, and arrives at Washington / Wabash at 5:27 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 56 bus On-Time Performance

76 % on time

76% of riders report that the CTA 56 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 132 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 56 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 56 bus is ranked 38 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 56 by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 56 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA 56 bus depart from Jefferson Park Transit Center?

    The next 56 bus leaves Jefferson Park Transit Center at 4:10 PM, and arrives at Washington / Wabash at 5:27 PM. The total trip time for the next CTA 56 bus is 77 min.

  • Is the CTA 56 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 56 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA 56 bus arrive?

    You can see the next CTA 56 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 56 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CTA 56 bus?

    There are 66 stops on the CTA 56 bus.

  • Is the CTA 56 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA 56 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 56 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA 56 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest CTA 56 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 56 bus stop to where you are.

  • Is my CTA bus 56 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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