Tramoji: Chicago Transit App

Honestly surprised by how accurate this is. Open it, your train or bus is right there with real-time arrivals. Works great for both the L and buses which not every app gets right.

Tramoji has become one of my go-to apps for getting around Chicago, especially using the CTA. The real-time tracking is solid and actually reliable, which is huge when you’re trying to catch a train or bus without wasting time. What I like most is how simple and fast it is. You open the app, and it gives you exactly what you need—no clutter, no confusion. It’s especially helpful if you’re riding lines like the Pink or Orange and need quick updates on arrivals. Compared to other transit apps, this one feels more focused and practical. It’s great for everyday commuters, people using CTA on a budget, or anyone who depends on public transit to move around the city efficiently. Only thing I’d improve is adding a few more features like route planning or alerts, but overall it does its main job really well. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple, reliable, and perfect for Chicago transit users.

This could be a really useful app if it would allow you to bookmark some frequently used stops. Unfortunately it's not possible so every time you want to use it you need to visually search the map to find the stop. At that point it's quicker just to go to Google maps and click on "home" or "work" and see its recommendation. If they added the bookmarking of tram stops so that you could see the trams coming on those stops when you open the app, it would be a 5* app.