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Yes, Ventra cards and passes can be purchased at O’Hare Airport. Ventra vending machines are available at the airport’s train station, allowing you to buy new Ventra cards or load them with transit value or passes. You can also purchase single-ride Ventra tickets at these machines. A special $5 fare applies when boarding the CTA Blue Line at […]

If you lose your Ventra card, immediately report it lost to Ventra to protect your balance. If the card is registered, call 1.877.NOW.VENTRA (1.877.669.8368) to deactivate it and transfer any remaining balance to a new card. If it’s not registered, you can still get a new card but the balance is not recoverable. What to do if I

You can check your Ventra card balance in several ways, using the Ventra app, at a Ventra vending machine, online at VentraChicago.com, or through a registered account. How do I check my balance on a Ventra transit card?

Yes, you can use one Ventra card to pay for multiple riders on Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses and trains. For buses, you’ll need to inform the driver you’re paying for others and follow their instructions, and for trains, you can tap the card once for each additional rider. You can pay for up to six additional

The CTA’s 1-day and 7-day unlimited ride passes provide access to all CTA buses and trains for a specified period from the first use. The 1-day pass is valid for 24 hours, while the 7-day pass is valid for seven consecutive days. Both passes can be loaded onto a Ventra card or a contactless bankcard. What’s included in

Seniors, students, and individuals with disabilities can receive fare discounts on the CTA by obtaining a Reduced Fare Permit from the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). This permit allows eligible individuals to ride at a reduced rate on CTA, Pace, and Metra. Additionally, seniors enrolled in the Illinois Department of Aging’s Benefit Access Program and individuals with disabilities certified

Yes, the Ventra card does allow for free transfers between CTA buses and trains within a two-hour period. You can transfer between bus and train, or vice versa, up to two times within two hours of your initial tap. The transfers are free as long as they are within that timeframe and are not more than two

Yes, you can pay your CTA fare using both Apple Pay and Google Pay. Ventra, the CTA’s fare payment system, accepts contactless payments from digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay. You can use these digital wallets to tap and pay at turnstiles or fare readers on buses and trains. Can I pay CTA fare using

You can get and reload a Ventra Card at Ventra vending machines located in CTA ‘L’ stations, over 1,000 retail locations (like drug stores and currency exchanges), online, or by phone. Where can I get and reload a Ventra Card in Chicago? Getting a New Card Reloading a Ventra Card

A single ride on the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) costs $2.50 on the “L” train and $2.25 on buses. If you’re transferring to another bus or train within two hours, transfers are free. You can pay with a Ventra card, a Ventra ticket, or by tapping a contactless payment method like a credit or debit card. Cash is accepted on buses