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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
Fri, Mar 27, 2026
  • Paulina / Howard TerminalWheelchair accessible1:37 PM
  • Howard / Chicago AvenueWheelchair accessible1:38 PM
  • Howard / ClydeWheelchair accessible1:39 PM
  • Howard / CusterWheelchair accessible1:40 PM
  • Howard / RidgeWheelchair accessible1:41 PM
  • Howard / BellWheelchair accessible1:42 PM
  • Howard / Western / AsburyWheelchair accessible1:43 PM
  • Howard / AshlandWheelchair accessible1:44 PM
  • Howard / DeweyWheelchair accessible1:45 PM
  • Howard / California / DodgeWheelchair accessible1:46 PM
  • Dodge / BrummelWheelchair accessible1:46 PM
  • Dodge / MulfordWheelchair accessible1:47 PM
  • Dodge / KirkWheelchair accessible1:48 PM
  • Oakton / DodgeWheelchair accessible1:49 PM
  • Oakton / HartreyWheelchair accessible1:50 PM
  • 2310 W OaktonWheelchair accessible1:51 PM
  • Oakton / McCormickWheelchair accessible1:52 PM
  • Oakton / St. LouisWheelchair accessible1:53 PM
  • Oakton / Central ParkWheelchair accessible1:53 PM
  • Oakton / LawndaleWheelchair accessible1:54 PM
  • Oakton / HamlinWheelchair accessible1:54 PM
  • Oakton / East PrairieWheelchair accessible1:55 PM
  • Oakton / CrawfordWheelchair accessible1:55 PM
  • Oakton / KarlovWheelchair accessible1:55 PM
  • Oakton / KeelerWheelchair accessible1:56 PM
  • Oakton / KildareWheelchair accessible1:56 PM
  • Oakton / KostnerWheelchair accessible1:57 PM
  • Oakton / KilbournWheelchair accessible1:57 PM
  • Oakton / KentonWheelchair accessible1:57 PM
  • Oakton / KnoxWheelchair accessible1:58 PM
  • Oakton / KeatingWheelchair accessible1:58 PM
  • Oakton / LacrosseWheelchair accessible1:59 PM
  • Oakton / Niles AvenueWheelchair accessible2:00 PM
  • Oakton / LincolnWheelchair accessible2:01 PM
  • Lincoln / Niles CenterWheelchair accessible2:02 PM
  • 8200 N Niles CenterWheelchair accessible2:03 PM
  • Niles Center / MadisonWheelchair accessible2:03 PM
  • Niles Center / MainWheelchair accessible2:04 PM
  • Niles Center / Wright TerraceWheelchair accessible2:05 PM
  • Niles Center / GreenleafWheelchair accessible2:05 PM
  • Niles Center / CrainWheelchair accessible2:06 PM
  • Dempster / Niles CenterWheelchair accessible2:07 PM
  • Skokie Yellow Line StationWheelchair accessible2:09 PM
  • Bronx / DempsterWheelchair accessible2:10 PM
  • Bronx / GroveWheelchair accessible2:12 PM
  • Bronx / DavisWheelchair accessible2:13 PM
  • Gross Point / ChurchWheelchair accessible2:14 PM
  • Skokie Blvd / Gross PointWheelchair accessible2:15 PM
  • Skokie Blvd / EmersonWheelchair accessible2:16 PM
  • Skokie Blvd / FosterWheelchair accessible2:16 PM
  • Golf Road / Skokie BlvdWheelchair accessible2:17 PM
  • Golf Road / LamonWheelchair accessible2:18 PM
  • Golf Road / LavergneWheelchair accessible2:18 PM
  • Old Orchard Mall / MacysWheelchair accessible2:20 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 1:37 PM, and arrives at Old Orchard Mall / Macys at 2:20 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, 35 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 97 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 97 bus is ranked 104 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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