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CTA 97 bus

Skokie

59 % 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 6, 2026
  • Paulina / Howard TerminalWheelchair accessible3:53 PM
  • Howard / Chicago AvenueWheelchair accessible3:54 PM
  • Howard / ClydeWheelchair accessible3:55 PM
  • Howard / CusterWheelchair accessible3:56 PM
  • Howard / RidgeWheelchair accessible3:57 PM
  • Howard / BellWheelchair accessible3:58 PM
  • Howard / Western / AsburyWheelchair accessible3:59 PM
  • Howard / AshlandWheelchair accessible4:00 PM
  • Howard / DeweyWheelchair accessible4:01 PM
  • Howard / California / DodgeWheelchair accessible4:02 PM
  • Dodge / BrummelWheelchair accessible4:02 PM
  • Dodge / MulfordWheelchair accessible4:03 PM
  • Dodge / KirkWheelchair accessible4:04 PM
  • Oakton / DodgeWheelchair accessible4:05 PM
  • Oakton / HartreyWheelchair accessible4:06 PM
  • 2310 W OaktonWheelchair accessible4:07 PM
  • Oakton / McCormickWheelchair accessible4:09 PM
  • Oakton / St. LouisWheelchair accessible4:09 PM
  • Oakton / Central ParkWheelchair accessible4:10 PM
  • Oakton / LawndaleWheelchair accessible4:10 PM
  • Oakton / HamlinWheelchair accessible4:11 PM
  • Oakton / East PrairieWheelchair accessible4:11 PM
  • Oakton / CrawfordWheelchair accessible4:12 PM
  • Oakton / KarlovWheelchair accessible4:12 PM
  • Oakton / KeelerWheelchair accessible4:13 PM
  • Oakton / KildareWheelchair accessible4:13 PM
  • Oakton / KostnerWheelchair accessible4:14 PM
  • Oakton / KilbournWheelchair accessible4:14 PM
  • Oakton / KentonWheelchair accessible4:14 PM
  • Oakton / KnoxWheelchair accessible4:15 PM
  • Oakton / KeatingWheelchair accessible4:15 PM
  • Oakton / LacrosseWheelchair accessible4:16 PM
  • Oakton / Niles AvenueWheelchair accessible4:17 PM
  • Oakton / LincolnWheelchair accessible4:18 PM
  • Lincoln / Niles CenterWheelchair accessible4:19 PM
  • 8200 N Niles CenterWheelchair accessible4:20 PM
  • Niles Center / MadisonWheelchair accessible4:20 PM
  • Niles Center / MainWheelchair accessible4:21 PM
  • Niles Center / Wright TerraceWheelchair accessible4:22 PM
  • Niles Center / GreenleafWheelchair accessible4:23 PM
  • Niles Center / CrainWheelchair accessible4:24 PM
  • Dempster / Niles CenterWheelchair accessible4:25 PM
  • Skokie Yellow Line StationWheelchair accessible4:26 PM
  • Bronx / DempsterWheelchair accessible4:28 PM
  • Bronx / GroveWheelchair accessible4:30 PM
  • Bronx / DavisWheelchair accessible4:31 PM
  • Gross Point / ChurchWheelchair accessible4:32 PM
  • Skokie Blvd / Gross PointWheelchair accessible4:33 PM
  • Skokie Blvd / EmersonWheelchair accessible4:34 PM
  • Skokie Blvd / FosterWheelchair accessible4:34 PM
  • Golf Road / Skokie BlvdWheelchair accessible4:35 PM
  • Golf Road / LamonWheelchair accessible4:36 PM
  • Golf Road / LavergneWheelchair accessible4:37 PM
  • Old Orchard Mall / MacysWheelchair accessible4:39 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 3:53 PM, and arrives at Old Orchard Mall / Macys at 4:39 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

    59 % on time

    59% of riders report that the CTA 97 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 30 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 97 bus. Compared to other CTA lines, the 97 bus is ranked 107 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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