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Fares Information
Single-ride tickets and multi-day passes are available for use on transit in the Chicago area. Farecards and multi-day passes can be purchased at stations or online. Many multi-day passes can be used on CTA buses, the 'L', and on Pace buses in the suburbs. For groups of 15 or more, you may order your Visitor Passes in advance. CTA farecards are also available at the RTA Customer Service Center located at 175 W. Jackson Boulevard (at Wells), Suite 250, Chicago.
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CTA Buses & Rapid Transit (the 'L')
Pay for buses as you enter with exact cash or a farecard. Farecards are good on all buses and 'L' trains, and are available from vending machines in CTA train stations or at tourist locations and at Jewel and Dominick's stores. We regret that CTA station vending machines do not give change.
Full Fares
The full fare (bus and rail) is determined by the type of payment you use. Chicago Card and Chicago Card Plus: Full fare is $1.75; transfer for 25 cents. Transfers allow two additional rides within two hours after the first boarding. Chicago Card and Chicago Card Plus offer lower fares, quicker boarding, protected fares and a guaranteed bonus. Chicago Card and Chicago Card Plus customers get a 10 percent ($2.00) bonus for each $20 of value added. Transit Card: $1.75 on buses; $2.00 at rail stations; transfer for 25 cents. Transfers allow two additional rides within two hours after the first boarding. Cash: $2 per ride on bus and rail; exact fare only; no change returned. No transfers issued when paying with cash.
Reduced Fares
Reduced fares are offered only to those customers who are eligible. The Reduced Fare (bus and rail) is determined by the type of payment you use: Cash Reduced Fare: $1 per ride on bus; 85 cents on rail, exact fare only. No transfers issued when paying with cash. (Cash not accepted at rail station turnstiles. See rail station Customer Assistant and add 85 cents value at the fare vending machine.) Reduced fare Transit Card: 85 cents on buses and at rail stations. Transfer for 15 cents. Transfers allow two additional rides within two hours after the first boarding.
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Paratransit
Special Service fare for curbside van service is $1.75. Taxi Access Program: The Taxi Access fare for taxi service using pre-paid vouchers is $1.75. Mobility Direct: The Mobility Direct fare for voucherless taxi service for recurring trips is $1.75. Paratransit 30-Day Pass: The Paratransit 30-Day Pass by mail is $75.00.
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Metra Commuter Rail
Unlike the CTA and Pace, which charge fixed fares, Metra fares are calculated on distance, using a zone system. You can buy a pass at Metra station ticket booths, or just enter a train and pay the conductor for your fare (for an extra $2 surcharge when boarding at stations where an agent is on duty). On weekends and holidays, all youngsters 12-17 ride for half fare. Plus, family fares allow kids 11 and under to ride free when accompanied by a fare paying adult.
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Pace Suburban Bus
Regular full fare: $1.50 Transfers (to Pace or CTA): 25¢ (a second transfer within two hours is free) Children under 7 ride free. Pace buses accept exact cash, Pace 10-ride tickets or Club Cards, and other Pace media. You can also use CTA farecards, and the CTA 7-day and 30-day passes on Pace buses. Pace's fares vary depending on the type of route.
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