# Chicago Bus Tracker

> This is a dedicated real-time bus tracking app designed for Chicago area.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pconsole.ctabustracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pconsole.ctabustracker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pconsole.ctabustracker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Pconsole Lab
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 19
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-27
- **First published:** 2025-11-24
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-01-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pconsole.ctabustracker)
- **Website:** [https://pconsolestudio.blogspot.com/](https://pconsolestudio.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pconsolestudio.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy.html](https://pconsolestudio.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

CTA Bus Tracker is a dedicated real-time bus tracking app designed for residents and visitors in the Chicago area. <br><br>This app allows you to effortlessly access real-time location and arrival information for Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses. Simply choose your route, direction, and stop to view the next bus arrivals. Additionally, you can save your frequently used stops for quick, one-touch access to upcoming bus arrivals.<br><br>- Estimated Bus Arrival Times - <br><br>- Location Map <br><br>- Service Map<br><br>- Downtown Map<br><br>- Individual Vehicle Tracking <br><br>- Save Stops <br><br>- View Multiple Routes <br><br>- Journey Planner.<br><br>- CTA Service Alerts – View CTA route service alerts for whichever bus route or train line you&#39;re tracking.<br><br><br>This app utilizes data feeds from Chicago CTA Bus servers, ensuring accurate and reliable public transit information to enhance your commuting experience in Chicago.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.pconsole.ctabustracker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.pconsole.ctabustracker.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pconsole.ctabustracker)