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Unlimited Ride Passes. You can enjoy unlimited rides on all CTA buses and trains with our 1-Day, 3-day, 7-day or 30-day unlimited-ride passes. Your pass activates the first time you use it and is good for the full length of time from that moment.
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1-Day CTA/Pace Pass: $5 : 3-Day CTA/Pace Pass: 15 : 7-Day...
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Quick Reduced Fare comparison:
1. Reduced Fare Permits (buses) $1.10 Reduced Fare Includes up to 2 transfers within 2 hours 2. Reduced Fare Permits (rail) $1.25 Reduced Fare Includes up to 2 transfers within 2 hours 3. Reduced Fare with cash on buses $1.25 Reduced Fare No transfers See our Complete Fare Chartto determine how much a full fare or reduced fare trip costs (and note that, in order to make transfers, you'll need to pay with a farecard), as well as additional options.
Children, 7–11 years of age
Each child pays a Reduced Fare: 1. Tell bus operator or see station attendantfor assistance at train stations before paying. Children under 7 ride free with a fare-paying customer. See also: Info for parents with children.
Student Reduced Fare
The Student Reduced Fare is separate from the regular Reduced Fare and is valid on school days only between 5:30am and 8:30pm. Students 20 & younger are eligible with a valid Student Ventra Card. 1. Pricing: $0.75Student Reduced Fare Includes up to 2 transfers within 2 hours (must use Student Ventra Card)
Military Service Pass
1. Active U.S. military personnel in full uniform and presenting their United States Armed Forces ID may ride free on CTA buses and trains. 2. Active U.S. military personnel and qualifying disabled veterans with a Military Service Pass may ride free on CTA buses and trains. 3. To obtain a Military Service Pass, visit service center on select days of the month. 4. See Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)for locations, dates and times to visit a service center, and more. 5. You can also load trans...
Seniors ride free
Seniors, aged 65 or older: If you are an Illinois resident, and currently enrolled in the Illinois Department on Aging’s Benefit Access Program, you are eligible for free transit on fixed routes operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace. Visit the RTA for more info.(Opens in a new window)
People with disabilities ride free
If you are an Illinois resident, and currently enrolled in the Illinois Department on Aging’s Benefit Access Program as a person with a disability, you are eligible for free transit on fixed routes operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace. Learn more.(Opens in a new window)
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While CTA and Pace maintain control of their fare policies, all of your programs and permits are available through Ventra. Click on a link below to learn more about your fare policy and rider status. CTA. Pace. Metra. RTA Reduced Fare Programs. Students (K - 12) Colleges and Universities. Military.
May 14, 2024 · Online portal makes applications easy and accessible. RTA’s Fare Programs portal launched in January 2022 and allows customers to apply, renew or replace an RTA Fare program permit online. This web application makes applying for these programs easier and more accessible for all. Apply now.
Major changes Feb. 1. Metra Fare Table. Types of tickets and where to buy them. One-Way Tickets. Day Passes. Day Pass 5-Pack (Ventra app only) Monthly Pass. Regional Connect Pass (Ventra app only) Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday Day Pass. Weekend Pass (Ventra app only) Reduced Fares for Seniors, Students, Military, etc.
Ventra Cards are what you use to pay for rides on CTA and Pace. Your online account will let you manage your fare balances and buy passes or transit value via this website or through the Ventra app.
Weekend Pass. The $10 Weekend Pass is good for unlimited rides on all Metra lines all day until 3 a.m. the next day following the weekend. Passes can be purchased only in the Ventra app. Monthly Passes. Monthly passes are valid for unlimited rides in a calendar month. Passes are available for purchase from the 20 th to the 12 th of each month ...
