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CTA bus 86

Narragansett / Ridgeland

73 % on time

CTA bus 86 stop list and CTA bus tracker 86

The CTA bus 86 - Narragansett / Ridgeland serves 62 bus stops in Chicago departing from Milwaukee / Imlay Terminal and ending at Lake Street / Cuyler (Green Line). Scroll down to see upcoming bus 86 times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus 86 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 86 shows the next scheduled departure from the CTA. The full CTA 86 schedule with real-time tracker data is available in the Transit app.

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CTA Narragansett / Ridgeland map

CTA bus 86 route map

The CTA bus 86 - Narragansett / Ridgeland route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA bus 86 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 86 bus is approaching your stop.

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CTA bus 86 Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus 86 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 86 bus Service Frequency

The next 86 bus leaves Milwaukee / Imlay Terminal at 7:36 AM, and arrives at Lake Street / Cuyler (Green Line) at 8:18 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 86 bus On-Time Performance

73 % on time

73% of riders report that the CTA 86 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 12 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 86 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 86 bus is ranked 49 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 86 by opening the Transit app.

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CTA bus 86 FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA bus 86 depart from Milwaukee / Imlay Terminal?

    The next bus 86 leaves Milwaukee / Imlay Terminal at 7:36 AM, and arrives at Lake Street / Cuyler (Green Line) at 8:18 AM. The total trip time for the next CTA bus 86 is 42.

  • Is the CTA bus 86 running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CTA 86 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA bus 86 arrive?

    You can see the next CTA bus 86 times in the app as well as future departure times for the bus 86.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CTA bus 86?

    There are 62 stops on the CTA bus 86.

  • Is the CTA bus 86 usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA bus 86 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 86 currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA bus 86 in the Transit app

  • What is the closest CTA bus 86 stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest bus 86 stop to where you are.

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