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Public transport in Chicago

Routes, tickets, monthly passes, and how to get around without a car.

Ticket & pass prices

ItemRONEURUnitNotes
CTA bus fareUSD
Metra ticket priceUSD

Documents for discounted passes

CTA bus fare payment

  • RequiredCTA Ventra card or mobile payment app

Metra ticket purchase

  • RequiredValid government-issued ID and credit/debit card

Operators

airport authority

Chicago Department of Aviation

transportation authority

Chicago Department of Transportation

public transportation agency

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

commuter rail operator

Metra

suburban bus service provider

Pace

transportation authority

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)

Rules & notes

Metra rules for bicycles on trains

Bicycles allowed on Metra trains during off-peak and non-event times, and in reverse peak directions during rush hours.

CTA rules for bicycles on buses

Bicycles allowed on CTA buses via front-mounted bicycle racks and onboard trains weekdays excluding rush hours.