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CTA bus 71

71st / South Shore

55 % on time

CTA bus 71 stop list and CTA bus tracker 71

The CTA bus 71 - 71st / South Shore serves 75 bus stops in Chicago departing from 69th Red Line Station and ending at Torrence / 112th Street Terminal. Scroll down to see upcoming bus 71 times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus 71 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 71 shows the next scheduled departure from the CTA. The full CTA 71 schedule with real-time tracker data is available in the Transit app.

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Mon, May 4, 2026
CTA 71st / South Shore map

CTA bus 71 route map

The CTA bus 71 - 71st / South Shore route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA bus 71 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 71 bus is approaching your stop.

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CTA bus 71 Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus 71 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 71 bus Service Frequency

The next 71 bus leaves 69th Red Line Station at 10:05 AM, and arrives at Torrence / 112th Street Terminal at 10:55 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 71 bus On-Time Performance

55 % on time

55% of riders report that the CTA 71 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 10 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 71 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 71 bus is ranked 106 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 71 by opening the Transit app.

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CTA bus 71 FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA bus 71 depart from 69th Red Line Station?

    The next bus 71 leaves 69th Red Line Station at 10:05 AM, and arrives at Torrence / 112th Street Terminal at 10:55 AM. The total trip time for the next CTA bus 71 is 50.

  • Is the CTA bus 71 running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CTA 71 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA bus 71 arrive?

    You can see the next CTA bus 71 times in the app as well as future departure times for the bus 71.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CTA bus 71?

    There are 75 stops on the CTA bus 71.

  • Is the CTA bus 71 usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA bus 71 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 71 currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA bus 71 in the Transit app

  • What is the closest CTA bus 71 stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest bus 71 stop to where you are.

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