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CTA 97 bus

Skokie

56 % on time

CTA 97 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The CTA 97 - Skokie bus serves 54 bus stops in the Chicago area departing from Paulina / Howard Terminal and ending at Old Orchard Mall / Macys. Scroll down to see upcoming 97 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 97 bus times will be displayed. The full 97 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Stops
Mon, Mar 9, 2026
  • Paulina / Howard TerminalWheelchair accessible4:48 PM
  • Howard / Chicago AvenueWheelchair accessible4:49 PM
  • Howard / ClydeWheelchair accessible4:50 PM
  • Howard / CusterWheelchair accessible4:51 PM
  • Howard / RidgeWheelchair accessible4:52 PM
  • Howard / BellWheelchair accessible4:53 PM
  • Howard / Western / AsburyWheelchair accessible4:54 PM
  • Howard / AshlandWheelchair accessible4:55 PM
  • Howard / DeweyWheelchair accessible4:56 PM
  • Howard / California / DodgeWheelchair accessible4:57 PM
  • Dodge / BrummelWheelchair accessible4:57 PM
  • Dodge / MulfordWheelchair accessible4:58 PM
  • Dodge / KirkWheelchair accessible4:59 PM
  • Oakton / DodgeWheelchair accessible5:00 PM
  • Oakton / HartreyWheelchair accessible5:01 PM
  • 2310 W OaktonWheelchair accessible5:02 PM
  • Oakton / McCormickWheelchair accessible5:03 PM
  • Oakton / St. LouisWheelchair accessible5:04 PM
  • Oakton / Central ParkWheelchair accessible5:04 PM
  • Oakton / LawndaleWheelchair accessible5:05 PM
  • Oakton / HamlinWheelchair accessible5:05 PM
  • Oakton / East PrairieWheelchair accessible5:06 PM
  • Oakton / CrawfordWheelchair accessible5:06 PM
  • Oakton / KarlovWheelchair accessible5:06 PM
  • Oakton / KeelerWheelchair accessible5:07 PM
  • Oakton / KildareWheelchair accessible5:07 PM
  • Oakton / KostnerWheelchair accessible5:08 PM
  • Oakton / KilbournWheelchair accessible5:08 PM
  • Oakton / KentonWheelchair accessible5:08 PM
  • Oakton / KnoxWheelchair accessible5:09 PM
  • Oakton / KeatingWheelchair accessible5:09 PM
  • Oakton / LacrosseWheelchair accessible5:10 PM
  • Oakton / Niles AvenueWheelchair accessible5:11 PM
  • Oakton / LincolnWheelchair accessible5:12 PM
  • Lincoln / Niles CenterWheelchair accessible5:13 PM
  • 8200 N Niles CenterWheelchair accessible5:14 PM
  • Niles Center / MadisonWheelchair accessible5:14 PM
  • Niles Center / MainWheelchair accessible5:15 PM
  • Niles Center / Wright TerraceWheelchair accessible5:16 PM
  • Niles Center / GreenleafWheelchair accessible5:16 PM
  • Niles Center / CrainWheelchair accessible5:17 PM
  • Dempster / Niles CenterWheelchair accessible5:18 PM
  • Skokie Yellow Line StationWheelchair accessible5:20 PM
  • Bronx / DempsterWheelchair accessible5:21 PM
  • Bronx / GroveWheelchair accessible5:23 PM
  • Bronx / DavisWheelchair accessible5:25 PM
  • Gross Point / ChurchWheelchair accessible5:26 PM
  • Skokie Blvd / Gross PointWheelchair accessible5:27 PM
  • Skokie Blvd / EmersonWheelchair accessible5:27 PM
  • Skokie Blvd / FosterWheelchair accessible5:28 PM
  • Golf Road / Skokie BlvdWheelchair accessible5:29 PM
  • Golf Road / LamonWheelchair accessible5:29 PM
  • Golf Road / LavergneWheelchair accessible5:30 PM
  • Old Orchard Mall / MacysWheelchair accessible5:32 PM
  • CTA Skokie map

    CTA 97 bus route map

    The CTA 97 - Skokie bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA 97 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 97 bus is approaching your stop.

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    CTA 97 bus Service Alerts

    Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 97 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 97 bus Service Frequency

    The next 97 bus leaves Paulina / Howard Terminal at 4:48 PM, and arrives at Old Orchard Mall / Macys at 5:32 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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    CTA 97 bus On-Time Performance

    56 % on time

    56% of riders report that the CTA 97 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 32 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 97 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 97 bus is ranked 110 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 97 by opening the Transit app.

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