Want to know more about pre-tax transit? See Transit Benefit Fare Program.
This chart provides basic fare information. For more complete details, see the more-detailed Complete Fare Chart.
Effective January 1, 2009.
(Accepted on buses only in dollar bills or coins; no transfers available when paying cash.)
Single-ride $2.25
Learn more about and order Chicago Cards online at chicago-card.com.
Buy Transit Cards online at CTA Store, reload at rail stations, CTA Headquarters, or buy-preloaded around town.
Transfers must occur within two hours of the first ride.
Read more about farecard types
Deducts: 1st ride $2.00 (bus) $2.25 (rail) 1st transfer 25 cents 2nd transfer FREE
Are you eligible for reduced fares?
Buy online at CTA Store and reload at rail stations, CTA Headquarters, or buy-preloaded around town.
Deducts:
1st ride 85 cents (bus and rail) 1st transfer 15 cents 2nd transfer FREE
Activated on first use, passes allow unlimited rides for the specified time. Buy at Currency Exchanges, select Jewel and Dominick's, and in the CTA store.
Note for Pace (suburban bus) riders: Only the 30-Day and the new CTA/Pace 7-Day passes are valid on Pace.
Learn more about passes.
1-day: $5.75
3-day: $14
7-day CTA only: $23
7-day CTA/Pace: $28**
30-day: $86
30-day (for seniors 65+ and customers with disabilities only): $35
* Reduced fares are offered only to those customers who are eligible. ** 7-Day CTA/Pace Pass valid on CTA and Pace non-premium/subscription routes.
View the Complete Fare Chart for more detailed information
Complete Fare Chart
Reduced Fares & Free Ride Programs
Where to Buy Fares
CTA Store (buy farecards online)
About Chicago Cards & Transit Cards
Unlimited Ride Passes
U-Pass (College students)
Student Riding Permit (Elementary and High School Students)
Military Service Pass (FAQ)
Transit Benefit Fare Program