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CTA 97 bus

Skokie

54 % 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
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
  • Paulina / Howard TerminalWheelchair accessible9:55 PM
  • Howard / Chicago AvenueWheelchair accessible9:56 PM
  • Howard / ClydeWheelchair accessible9:56 PM
  • Howard / CusterWheelchair accessible9:57 PM
  • Howard / RidgeWheelchair accessible9:58 PM
  • Howard / BellWheelchair accessible9:59 PM
  • Howard / Western / AsburyWheelchair accessible10:00 PM
  • Howard / AshlandWheelchair accessible10:00 PM
  • Howard / DeweyWheelchair accessible10:01 PM
  • Howard / California / DodgeWheelchair accessible10:02 PM
  • Dodge / BrummelWheelchair accessible10:02 PM
  • Dodge / MulfordWheelchair accessible10:03 PM
  • Dodge / KirkWheelchair accessible10:03 PM
  • Oakton / DodgeWheelchair accessible10:04 PM
  • Oakton / HartreyWheelchair accessible10:05 PM
  • 2310 W OaktonWheelchair accessible10:05 PM
  • Oakton / McCormickWheelchair accessible10:06 PM
  • Oakton / St. LouisWheelchair accessible10:07 PM
  • Oakton / Central ParkWheelchair accessible10:07 PM
  • Oakton / LawndaleWheelchair accessible10:07 PM
  • Oakton / HamlinWheelchair accessible10:08 PM
  • Oakton / East PrairieWheelchair accessible10:08 PM
  • Oakton / CrawfordWheelchair accessible10:08 PM
  • Oakton / KarlovWheelchair accessible10:08 PM
  • Oakton / KeelerWheelchair accessible10:09 PM
  • Oakton / KildareWheelchair accessible10:09 PM
  • Oakton / KostnerWheelchair accessible10:09 PM
  • Oakton / KilbournWheelchair accessible10:10 PM
  • Oakton / KentonWheelchair accessible10:10 PM
  • Oakton / KnoxWheelchair accessible10:10 PM
  • Oakton / KeatingWheelchair accessible10:10 PM
  • Oakton / LacrosseWheelchair accessible10:11 PM
  • Oakton / Niles AvenueWheelchair accessible10:12 PM
  • Oakton / LincolnWheelchair accessible10:12 PM
  • Lincoln / Niles CenterWheelchair accessible10:13 PM
  • 8200 N Niles CenterWheelchair accessible10:13 PM
  • Niles Center / MadisonWheelchair accessible10:14 PM
  • Niles Center / MainWheelchair accessible10:14 PM
  • Niles Center / Wright TerraceWheelchair accessible10:15 PM
  • Niles Center / GreenleafWheelchair accessible10:15 PM
  • Niles Center / CrainWheelchair accessible10:16 PM
  • Dempster / Niles CenterWheelchair accessible10:17 PM
  • Skokie Yellow Line StationWheelchair accessible10:18 PM
  • Bronx / DempsterWheelchair accessible10:19 PM
  • Bronx / GroveWheelchair accessible10:21 PM
  • Bronx / DavisWheelchair accessible10:21 PM
  • Gross Point / ChurchWheelchair accessible10:22 PM
  • Skokie Blvd / Gross PointWheelchair accessible10:23 PM
  • Skokie Blvd / EmersonWheelchair accessible10:23 PM
  • Skokie Blvd / FosterWheelchair accessible10:24 PM
  • Golf Road / Skokie BlvdWheelchair accessible10:24 PM
  • Golf Road / LamonWheelchair accessible10:25 PM
  • Golf Road / LavergneWheelchair accessible10:25 PM
  • Old Orchard Mall / MacysWheelchair accessible10:27 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 9:55 PM, and arrives at Old Orchard Mall / Macys at 10:27 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

    54 % on time

    54% of riders report that the CTA 97 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 33 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 97 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 97 bus is ranked 112 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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