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QuickTrack Chicago - CTA Metra 6.0.386

9.4 MB / 50K+ Downloads / Rating 4.3 - 734 reviews


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QuickTrack Chicago - CTA Metra, developed and published by Mark D. Wagner, has released its latest version, 6.0.386, on 2023-03-09. This app falls under the Maps & Navigation category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 50000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.3, based on 734 reviews.

QuickTrack Chicago - CTA Metra APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 5.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.quicktrackcta.quicktrackcta

Updated: 2 years ago

Developer Name: Mark D. Wagner

Category: Maps & Navigation

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing QuickTrack Chicago - CTA Metra on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.3
Total 734 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2020-07-16
I have utilized this app almost everyday for over a year now and find it to be completely accurate. In the rare event my bus or train didn't show I checked the CTA, PACE, or METRA tracker and found the exact same information as was on this app, therefore making it the tranportation company providing wrong information. This very rarely happens and I am happy to have real time scheduling information at my fingertips with this app. Thank you for developing it and allowing us to use it for free.

5 ★, on 2019-03-02
Most reliable app for Chicago transit I've found. I moved here from Seattle 7/2018, and was used to the transit app created and managed by the transit districts so I assumed Chicago would have the same. That is not the case and their stuff is clunky, and just cumbersome if it works reliably at all. I am so glad I found this app! You have saved my bacon. I know can plan my fun trips into downtown and not hope I can catch a train back. the alerts on Metra are HUGE! Thank you!!!

5 ★, on 2019-09-05
As of September 2019 this app stopped updating. Has no schedule old or new. Posted a review stating this. Developer instantly responded. Had to go to setting to force an update. As someone who also does this for a living would recomend an auto update when the app itself displays "no schedule available from metra". Its not apparent that user has to find a setting to get a schedule. (And yes I see that maybe it would have done it 5 days later). In general the best metra app as far as usability.

2 ★, on 2019-09-08
I love this app when it works. But the weekend Metra schedules have been wrong for months - every Saturday I have to use a different app to track trains. Plus every time there's a Monday holiday, they change to the holiday schedule and then don't change it back, sometimes for weeks. Today is the Thursday after a Monday holiday, and this app is still showing the Sunday/holiday schedule for my Metra line. Just reloaded Metra sched--now shows next train today in 10 hours. WRONG. Rock Island line.

5 ★, on 2018-09-27
I'm very pleased with this app. It's nice to have a list of favorites on the first screen so I can click on the exact stop I need for my commute, since I usually take public transportation only to a few of the same places. I've also found the estimated arrival times to be very accurate so far. Glad I found this!

4 ★, on 2019-09-16
This is a great app, but it's no longer working in real time for me. I'm on the UP-Milwaukee West line, and the app hasn't been updating for me since the beginning of September. It worked perfectly until then, even with short (2 min) delays, but now it's not, and I even did the map update. I'm currently waiting for what I thought was an on time train, but there's a 14 min delay for track construction that the app hasn't picked up. I'm not sure what happened but the app is no longer accurate.

Previous Versions

QuickTrack Chicago - CTA Metra 6.0.386
2023-03-09 / 9.4 MB / Android 5.0+

About this app

QuickTrack Chicago is an all-in-one Chicago transit app that connects you directly to the CTA Bus Tracker, CTA Train Tracker, Metra, Pace Bus Tracke,r and Divvy systems to provide you the latest routes, stops, stations, service alerts/bulletins and arrival times. Perfect for those who live in Chicago and use the CTA every day or for those who commute using Metra or Pace, either every day for work or a fun weekend!


QUICKTRACK CHICAGO FEATURES
- Full integration with CTA Bus Tracker, CTA Train Tracker, Metra, Pace Bus Tracker and Divvy systems all in one app! Data is always dynamic and updated from CTA, Metra and Pace to ensure accurate routes and schedules every time you use it.
- Push notification alerts for CTA Bus/Train and Metra. Get notifications about service outages, schedule changes and much more automatically sent to your phone.
- Free, no ads, no premium/pay only enabled features.
- Clear, fast and beautiful material inspired UI with dynamically changing images of Chicago.
- Google Maps integration throughout keeps you informed of your CTA bus/train, Metra station locations or Pace stops.
- View CTA Bus & Train, Metra and Pace Passenger Notice service bulletins/alerts for each route or line.


METRA
QuickTrack Chicago allows you to search and find the latest Metra departure and arrival times by pulling data from the Metra system. Using QuickTrack Chicago, you will know if your morning train is running late or when your evening train should be getting you home while being notified of any service alerts on your selected line. Additional features include:

- Supports all Metra lines: BNSF, UP-W, MD-W, MD-N, NCS, UP-N, UP-NW, HC, RI, SWS and ME
- Subscribe to push notifications for your Metra line and station to be alerted about schedule changes and service issues.
- Access your favorite Metra stations to get estimated departure/arrival times and/or schedules for the day.
- Track actual Metra train positions as they move down to or from Chicago.
- Built-in Google Maps integration showing Metra lines and station locations.
- Pull down remote Metra schedule updates without requiring an app update.


PACE BUS TRACKER SUPPORT
QuickTrack Chicago is linked up to the Pace Bus Tracker system. From the suburbs, to Metra, to the CTA, QuickTrack Chicago has you covered.

- All routes supported on Pace Bus Tracker are supported.
- Access your favorite Pace stations to get estimated departure times and/or schedules for the day.
- Interfaced with the Pace Passenger Notices page to give you the latest alerts/notices available from Pace.
- Google Maps integration to show you Pace bus locations, routes and stops.


WHY QUICKTRACK CHICAGO?
QuickTrack Chicago is the only app that has CTA Bus Tracker, CTA Train Tracker, Metra, Pace Bus Tracker and Divvy all presented with a material inspired UI with full notification services. My goal is to provide a free, simple, ad free, premium feature lock free experience to let you quickly check your favorite CTA/Pace bus or morning Metra station without digging through tabs, windows and UI's loaded up with data. Open it up, you're presented with beautiful images of Chicago while you select your favorite route or station and instantly see where it is and when it's expected. No excessive permissions required to use this app. External storage access to save PDF's from CTA and Pace schedules and network access to contact the various transit services.


This app is designed and used by a near daily Metra and CTA commuter. Please feel free to contact me with any suggestions, comments or issues. I love feedback and more often than not will implement your suggestions. Regardless, I will respond within a few hours.

Find me on Twitter or Facebook. If you think my time and effort was worth it, please rate my app! Thanks!

New features

Thanks for the continued feedback. Check the release notes for full details!
- CTA Trains show per stop by default again
- Removed screen rotation
- Added a little tutorial on how to refresh
- Several tweaks and bug fixes

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows access to the vibrator.