Chicago Train: Idle Tycoon
Build a railway! Manage trains and a train station in this strategy simulator.
KIKO CAT Ltd. · air.chicagotrain
At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.0.302 (2000302)
- Updated
- Oct 1, 2026 (7 days ago)
- APK size
- 110.3 MB
- Requires
- Android 7.0+ (API 24)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- Simulation (game)
- Listed since
- May 7, 2020 (at least)
- Permissions
- 36 (1 sensitive)
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Chicago Train: Idle Tycoon is a game by KIKO CAT Ltd. in the Simulation category, listed since at least May 2020. It includes native code only for ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.
It asks for 36 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: write settings. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.
What's new in v2.0.302
⏫ Increased rewards for watching adverts
⭐ Steam locomotive UI view polish
🎬 Fixed rewarded advert formatting
🚢 Fixed Cargo Pin rendering order (now above Ships)
🧭 Fixed camera view for Steam Navigation; navigation button 7 now unlocks earlier
💾 Instant Save Game (local) was not triggered after Trade & Mailbox operations
🗨️ Chat now behaves correctly when the Active Aircraft icon is available
Description
From the listing uploaded by “superpocket”.
Chicago Train: Idle Tycoon is the ultimate strategy game for idle management fans and railway enthusiasts. If you have ever wanted to build a massive transport network and manage complex logistics, this simulator gives you the opportunity to fulfill your greatest dreams. Step into the role of a transport magnate and transform a small local track into a sprawling, profitable empire!
In this immersive idle simulator, your focus is mastering the operations of a bustling train station. Collect legendary trains, manage heavy passenger traffic in Chicago, and optimize freight dispatch across the United States. Every decision matters in this deep strategy experience, where resource management and route planning determine your success.
BUILD AND MANAGE YOUR RAILWAY EMPIRE
Take control of the famous METRA line and turn it into a highly profitable enterprise. Powerful diesel engines, heavy freight dispatch, and intricate railway network planning are the essence of Chicago Train. Build new transit routes, upgrade your main train station, and optimize your schedule to maximize your offline idle income.
MASTER STATION LOGISTICS & STRATEGY
Play this advanced simulator and become the backbone of the economy. Deliver critical cargo—from raw agricultural products to goods for heavy industry. Negotiate with rival railroads, improve transport efficiency between every train station, and develop the economic potential of entire regions! Use your best strategy to balance supply, demand, and fleet maintenance.
COLLECT & CUSTOMIZE LEGENDARY TRAINS
You have an impressive, historically accurate roster of trains at your disposal. Start your career with an inconspicuous diesel locomotive. Take orders, earn money, and build your wealth to purchase new parts and wagons. Upgrade your fleet's speed and cargo capacity to handle difficult logistics contracts. Unlock the most powerful locomotives of the 20th century to dominate the railway market!
THE ULTIMATE IDLE PROGRESSION
Your empire never sleeps. Our idle mechanics ensure your train station generates revenue even when you are offline. Dispatch your fleet on cross-country journeys and collect massive profits later. Reinvest your idle earnings into platform expansions and new rail yards.
PARTICIPATE IN DAILY LOGISTICS EVENTS
To truly master this strategy simulator, you can engage in exciting daily events and special transit missions! Build your reputation by completing time-sensitive dispatch contracts and hauling special cargo across the railway network. Every successful delivery upgrades your train station and brings you closer to becoming the ultimate tycoon. Whether you prefer an active playstyle or relying on idle mechanics, these events offer exclusive rewards, rare locomotive parts, and unique customization options for your trains. Prove your skills, optimize your routing strategy, and show the world how a real transport empire operates! The expanding world of this simulator ensures there is always a new railway challenge waiting for you.
🚉 Key Features of this Strategy Simulator:
Build, customize, and expand your transport grand junction.
Manage multiple trains simultaneously at your central train station.
Enjoy deep strategy mechanics blended with a relaxing idle system.
Provide efficient cargo transportation across a massive railway network.
Earn passive income and grow your empire while offline!
🚆 Global Railroad Challenges:
Compete in leaderboards to prove you are the biggest transit tycoon.
Explore vast regions as your trains travel through dynamic landscapes.
Own and customize popular locomotives from transport history.
Complete demanding logistics jobs in this authentic simulator.
Ready to build the ultimate transport network? Download Chicago Train: Idle Tycoon today and start expanding your train station empire!
NOTE: Chicago Train Idle Tycoon is a free-to-play online strategy tycoon game
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “zph-mph” Not the developer's name (“KIKO CAT Ltd.”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature under review Oct 1, 2026
- Signed byCN=Jx Clarynx, O=zph-mph, OU=anon.org, L=Caraga, ST=Surigao Del Norte, C=8609
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)7D:64:F9:C2:53:C7:EF:35:A0:72:0F:6F:8A:80:2B:D4:B9:20:AA:3A
- File MD5e0a5a348c1971bd0beefe9171ce6f94d
- Uploaded by “superpocket” Silver tier · 5,272 followers · uploading since 2016
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Permissions (36)
Chicago Train: Idle Tycoon requests 36 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.
- Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
- Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
- Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
- Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
- Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
- Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
- Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
- Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
- Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) air.chicagotrain.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
- Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
- Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Maps receive (custom) air.chicagotrain.MAPS_RECEIVE
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
- Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
Chicago Train: Idle Tycoon APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.
Is Chicago Train: Idle Tycoon free?
The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Chicago Train: Idle Tycoon APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e0a5a348c1971bd0beefe9171ce6f94d.
