# Stratus - Live Chicago Transit

> Never miss your bus or train.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6762059818](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6762059818)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6762059818`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CloudPath, LLC
- **Category:** Navigation
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-18
- **First published:** 2026-07-06
- **Size:** 101 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stratus-live-chicago-transit/id6762059818)
- **Website:** [https://ridestratus.com](https://ridestratus.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ridestratus.com/privacy](https://ridestratus.com/privacy)

## Description

Never miss your bus or train. Live CTA and Metra departures with travel time, lock screen Live Activities, departure alarms, real-time alerts. Ad-free, no account.

Stratus powers your CTA and Metra commute with live data and a privacy-first approach. Built by a Chicago commuter, bus-first, because most rides aren't on the train.

LIVE CTA AND METRA DEPARTURES NEAR YOU
• Buses and trains leaving from stations within a configurable travel time. Sort by distance or earliest departure.
• Your favorite routes are always surfaced at the top of the list.
• Every row shows upcoming departure times and how long it takes you to get there, so you don't have to do the math.
• Color-coded times to flag departures that are tight vs. comfortable.
• Pull to refresh, or let it auto-refresh.
• Filter by route, transit mode, or whether you can still catch it.

IN-TRIP RIDE COMPANION
• Tap any departure to start a trip, and track its progress on a live map with the stops you have left.
• Tap any upcoming stop to see its live departures and those nearby.
• Share your live ETA* so others can track the progress of your trip.
• Live Activities* provide a countdown to departure on your lock screen and Apple Watch.
• Configurable Departure Alarm* to notify you exactly when it's time to leave.
(Premium features denoted by * )

RIDER GUIDE
• A system map for CTA rail, Metra and bus, with station details, transfers, and live departures.
• Fare charts for CTA and Metra, and how to pay for each.
• An icon guide explaining every symbol the app uses.
• Tutorials for getting started.

REAL-TIME SERVICE ALERTS
• In-App banner signals when something affects a nearby route (delays, reroutes).
• Tap through to view full alert detail.
• Detour-aware routing in the In-Trip Ride Companion.

ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS
• Filter departures to exclude CTA and Metra rail stations without elevator access from the street to the platform.
• Integration with CTA and Metra service alerts provides real-time station accessibility status.
• VoiceOver coverage across the departure feed, trip tracking, and toolbars.
• Supports Dynamic Type text sizing.
• Haptics respect Silent Mode and Reduce Motion.

HOW STRATUS IS BUILT
• Ad-free and no account required.
• Your location never leaves your phone. Only CTA and Metra station identifiers are sent.
• We don't track you. We only collect anonymous crash and usage telemetry.
• Independently built by a Chicago commuter and not affiliated with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) or Metra.

FREE includes live departures, one favorite route, real-time alerts, and accessibility features.

PREMIUM ($1.99/month or $14.99/year — 14-day free trial) unlocks widgets, Live Activities (lock screen and Apple Watch), Dynamic Island, departure alarms, destination heads-up alarm, up to 5 favorites, trip sharing, and offline CTA rail schedules.

Stratus is independently developed by CloudPath, LLC. Not affiliated with the Chicago Transit Authority or Metra. Data provided by CTA and Metra.

## Rankings

- #632,483 — Overall

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