How much does it cost to go on a bus in Chicago?
Fare chart
| REGULAR FARES (as deducted from a Ventra Transit Account or paid via Pay-as-you-go† direct contactless payment) | Full | Student |
|---|---|---|
| ‘L’ train fare | $2.50 * | $.75 |
| Bus fare | 2.25 | .75 |
| Transfer‡ Up to 2 additional rides within 2 hrs | Free | Free |
Can you pay for Chicago bus with debit card?
Whenever you pay your fare, be sure to take your card out of your wallet. Unlike the old system, Ventra is based on open payment standards and can accept contactless cards issued by banks for payment, too.
Does Ventra Card work on CTA bus?
Yes! You can now add a Ventra Card to Google Pay and then use the digital Ventra Card on your Android device to pay for CTA and Pace rides using transit value or passes. Click here to learn more.
Does CVS sell Ventra cards?
In addition to major retailers, including CVS/pharmacy and Jewel-Osco, Ventra cards will be available at launch at hundreds of Currency Exchanges and independent neighborhood shops.
Can I use Apple pay on CTA bus?
Use your iPhone or Apple Watch to pay your fare on CTA and Pace using transit value or passes.
How do I use my Ventra Card on my phone?
Open the Ventra App on your Android device and select the Cards section. Select the Ventra Card you want to add. Press the Add to GPay button and follow instructions in the app to add Ventra Card to Google Pay.
Can you pay Chicago bus with credit card?
Remember payment for bus fare in Chicago can be done through a Ventra ticket or cash only (exact change needed). NOTE: NO credit card payments and NO change from the driver on buses. If you use the new Ventra App, you can present your digital pass to the driver and get on board that way.
Does Ventra cost more with credit card?
Their new “update” will continually charge your credit card $5 (when the train only costs $2.50). It’s always been true that you can pay with a Ventra Card/ticket or a contactless bankcard to pay.
Can I use my phone as a Ventra Card?
Now, CTA and Pace riders will be able to simply tap their NFC-enabled Android™ phone at CTA rail stations or aboard CTA or Pace buses to pay for rides using Ventra Card in Google Pay. Customers will not be required to carry a plastic Ventra card.
Do you need a physical Ventra Card?
If you have a contactless card from your bank or a phone, watch or other device with a contactless Pay app set up, you can use it directly for a Pay-as-you-go fare with Ventra instead of needing to get a card or ticket from us first!
Do you need a physical Ventra card?
How do I put money on my Ventra card?
You can reload transit value online at ventrachicago.com, by phone at 1-877-NOW-VENTRA, via the Ventra Mobile App, at all CTA rail station vending machines and at more than 1,000 retailers and currency exchanges across Chicago.
How do I tap the bus with my phone?
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Can I pay Metra with Ventra?
Yes. If you’ve created a Ventra account you can log in and use transit value from that card’s account to buy a Metra mobile ticket.
Can I use a contactless card on CTA?
CTA patrons will simply “tap” their contactless credit, debit and bank cards or CTA-branded prepaid cards on a card reader to board trains and buses.
Can I use Apple Pay on CTA bus?
How long do Ventra cards last?
Your Card will work through the last date of the month. The new blue Ventra Cards have a much longer expiration date – up to 20 years! The expiration date for the blue Ventra Cards can be found on the back of the card. Ventra Cards on Google Pay, iPhone and Apple Watch do not have an expiration date.
How do I put money on my Ventra Card?
Can I use my debit card on CTA?
Any CTA rider can avoid the fee by using a Ventra card or their personal credit/debit card equipped with a contactless chip. Once a customer has a Ventra reloadable card, there are no additional single-ride fees.
What can I use my Ventra Card for?
Ventra Card: a transit + optional Debit MasterCard® that can be used for transit and everyday purchases. Ventra Tickets: single-ride and One-day passes. Personal, contactless, bank-issued credit and debit cards can be used for transit. Eventually, compatible smartphones.
Can I use Apple Pay for bus?
With your transit cards stored in the Wallet app , you can use your iPhone to pay for your fare. (Available for participating transit systems in certain countries and regions; see Where you can ride transit using Apple Pay.)
How do I use my transit card on my iPhone?
Open the Wallet app and select a card, pass, or key. Tap the More button , then tap Express Transit Settings or Express Mode. Select your preferred transit card, debit or credit card, or other compatible pass or key.
What is the difference between Metra and CTA in Chicago?
Metra has nicer trains, but limited schedules off rush hour. CTA has the schedule flexibility and is less expensive since you’ll already have a visitor pass. A suggestion – if you don’t mind driving a few extra miles, drive to the Davis St train station in downtown Evanston. There’s a city parking garage there.
Can you use CTA pass on Metra?
Fares are separate, but a Link-Up Pass is available to Metra monthly ticket holders for use on CTA and you can buy Metra tickets (via credit, debit or transit value in your registered Ventra transit account) in the Ventra app.