Transit Chicago API
Connecting Chicagoans and visitors one rail and bus ride at a time
This API is best for app developers looking to integrate real-time transportation information for Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses and trains into their applications.
A developer would use this API to create apps to help Chicagoans and tourists navigate the city using CTA buses and trains. With real-time tracking and ETA predictions, developers can create apps that display arrival times and live locations of buses and trains. Service alerts and route information provide additional context to riders. Trip planning allows for more comprehensive transportation options for users. With a rich set of features and data, the Transit Chicago API can power a wide range of transportation-related apps.
Key features
- Real-time bus and train location tracking
- ETA predictions
- Route information
- Service alerts
- Trip planning
Potential use cases
- CTA Tracker: A mobile app that displays real-time information on CTA buses and trains. Users can see the live locations of buses and trains, along with their ETA predictions. Users can also set alerts for arrival times and receive push notifications when the bus or train is getting close to their stop.
- Transit Map: A web app that displays a map of Chicago showing the CTA bus and train routes. Users can click on specific stops to see the real-time information for arrivals and departures. Service alerts and route information are also displayed on the map.
- Transportation Planning: A travel website that uses the Transit Chicago API to provide transportation options for tourists visiting Chicago. Users can enter their location, destination and preferred mode of transportation, and the app will provide real-time information on CTA buses and trains to create a comprehensive travel plan.
Using the Transit Chicago API helped us create an app that has been downloaded by thousands of Chicagoans. The real-time tracking and ETA predictions have been essential in providing our users with accurate and reliable transportation information. The developer documentation was clear and easy to follow, making integration with our app a breeze. We would definitely recommend the Transit Chicago API to any developer looking to create a transportation-related app for Chicago.
Related Technologies
- TransitLand
- OneBusAway
- NextBus