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CTA bus 72

North

77 % on time

CTA bus 72 stop list and CTA bus tracker 72

The CTA bus 72 - North serves 73 bus stops in Chicago departing from North Ave / Clark Terminal and ending at Neva / North Ave. Scroll down to see upcoming bus 72 times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus 72 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 72 shows the next scheduled departure from the CTA. The full CTA 72 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 72 route map

The CTA bus 72 - North route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA bus 72 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 72 bus is approaching your stop.

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CTA bus 72 Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus 72 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 72 bus Service Frequency

The next 72 bus leaves North Ave / Clark Terminal at 12:01 PM, and arrives at Neva / North Ave at 1:04 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 72 bus On-Time Performance

77 % on time

77% of riders report that the CTA 72 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 146 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 72 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 72 bus is ranked 36 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 72 by opening the Transit app.

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CTA bus 72 FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA bus 72 depart from North Ave / Clark Terminal?

    The next bus 72 leaves North Ave / Clark Terminal at 12:01 PM, and arrives at Neva / North Ave at 1:04 PM. The total trip time for the next CTA bus 72 is 63.

  • Is the CTA bus 72 running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CTA 72 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA bus 72 arrive?

    You can see the next CTA bus 72 times in the app as well as future departure times for the bus 72.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CTA bus 72?

    There are 73 stops on the CTA bus 72.

  • Is the CTA bus 72 usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA bus 72 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 72 currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA bus 72 in the Transit app

  • What is the closest CTA bus 72 stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest bus 72 stop to where you are.

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