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CTA bus 8A

South Halsted

60 % on time

CTA bus 8A stop list and CTA bus tracker 8A

The CTA bus 8A - South Halsted serves 49 bus stops in Chicago departing from Perry / 79th Street Terminal and ending at 119th Street / Halsted. Scroll down to see upcoming bus 8A times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus 8A 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 8A shows the next scheduled departure from the CTA. The full CTA 8A 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 8A route map

The CTA bus 8A - South Halsted route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA bus 8A 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 8A bus is approaching your stop.

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CTA bus 8A Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus 8A 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 8A bus Service Frequency

The next 8A bus leaves Perry / 79th Street Terminal at 1:52 PM, and arrives at 119th Street / Halsted at 2:24 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA 8A bus On-Time Performance

60 % on time

60% of riders report that the CTA 8A bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 9 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 8A bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 8A bus is ranked 100 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 8A by opening the Transit app.

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CTA bus 8A FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA bus 8A depart from Perry / 79th Street Terminal?

    The next bus 8A leaves Perry / 79th Street Terminal at 1:52 PM, and arrives at 119th Street / Halsted at 2:24 PM. The total trip time for the next CTA bus 8A is 32.

  • Is the CTA bus 8A running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CTA 8A schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA bus 8A arrive?

    You can see the next CTA bus 8A times in the app as well as future departure times for the bus 8A.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CTA bus 8A?

    There are 49 stops on the CTA bus 8A.

  • Is the CTA bus 8A usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA bus 8A 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 8A currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA bus 8A in the Transit app

  • What is the closest CTA bus 8A stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest bus 8A stop to where you are.

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