Apps

Introduction

Planning your trip on the move? The very best way to access MTD's real-time information on iOS, Android, or the web is to install mtd.org right on your mobile device for easy access. You can find directions to do so here. Other featured apps do everything from allowing passengers to pay a fare with a credit card or on a mobile device to enabling Alexa to read aloud the upcoming departure times for your favorite stop.

Staff Picks

MTD.org

Web

The best "app" out there! Installing mtd.org is the most accurate way to plan trips on your mobile device. And it takes less than a minute to install—just click the button below to get started.

Transit

Android, iOS

Transit is your real-time urban travel companion. Open the app to instantly see accurate next departure times, track buses near you on the map, and see upcoming transit schedules. Use the trip planner to quickly compare trips - including options like bus and bike, or metro and subway. Get alerted about service disruptions and delays for your favorite lines, and save frequently used locations for trip directions in a tap. Available on iOS and Android.

MTD Connect

Android, iOS

Schedule and track your on-demand trips in MTD Connect, including Northeast Connect in Urbana, West Connect in Champaign, and SafeRides on or near the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.

Token Transit

Android, iOS

Ditch the dollar. Token Transit allows you to store fares and passes on your phone. And no more last minute trips to pick up the kids because they don't have bus fare or lost their school I.D. Token Transit allows you to send fares to family members' accounts from your desktop.

Illinois

Android, iOS

If you’re on campus and use the bus, there’s an app for that! Not only can the Illinois app and provide real-time updates for departure times, it also has a virtual bus pass for current University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff.

Other Apps

Transit for CUMTD

iOS

Transit offers colorful real-time departure information. Features like nearby stops, incoming bus alarms, and detailed route view make it a great choice for getting to what matters.

My Bus Helper: MTD

iOS

My bus helper gives real-time departure information. It is fully featured with trip planning, nearby stop finder, and live bus tracker.

Champaign/Urbana Bus Times

Alexa

Who needs a Maps & Schedules book? Just ask Amazon Alexa, "Alexa, ask for bus times for Illinois Terminal" & Champaign/Urbana Bus Times will read aloud a list of departure times from your stop for the next 20 minutes.

UIUC Bus

Web

A quick way to get immediate departure information on the web, UIUC Bus is a live bus tracker that is both lightweight and mobile friendly. Web-based with no installation necessary.

StopUp Champaign-Urbana

Google Chrome

StopUp adds real-time departure information right to Google Chrome.