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CTA 78 bus

Montrose

79 % on time

CTA 78 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The CTA 78 - Montrose bus serves 69 bus stops in the Chicago area departing from Montrose / Marine Drive and ending at Forest Preserve Avenue / Harlem / Irving Park. Scroll down to see upcoming 78 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 78 bus times will be displayed. The full 78 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Fri, May 15, 2026
CTA Montrose map

CTA 78 bus route map

The CTA 78 - Montrose bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA 78 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 78 bus is approaching your stop.

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CTA 78 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 78 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 78 bus Service Frequency

The next 78 bus leaves Montrose / Marine Drive at 6:39 PM, and arrives at Forest Preserve Avenue / Harlem / Irving Park at 7:40 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 78 bus On-Time Performance

79 % on time

79% of riders report that the CTA 78 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 125 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 78 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 78 bus is ranked 24 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 78 by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 78 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA 78 bus depart from Montrose / Marine Drive?

    The next 78 bus leaves Montrose / Marine Drive at 6:39 PM, and arrives at Forest Preserve Avenue / Harlem / Irving Park at 7:40 PM. The total trip time for the next CTA 78 bus is 61 min.

  • Is the CTA 78 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 78 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA 78 bus arrive?

    You can see the next CTA 78 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 78 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CTA 78 bus?

    There are 69 stops on the CTA 78 bus.

  • Is the CTA 78 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA 78 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 78 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA 78 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest CTA 78 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 78 bus stop to where you are.

  • Is my CTA bus 78 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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