CTA Fares
Basic Fare Chart
This chart provides basic fare information. For more complete details, see
the Complete Fare Chart on the full version of transitchicago.com or call
1-888-YOUR-CTA.
Effective January 1, 2009.
Fare Type
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Full fare with cash
(Accepted on buses only in dollar bills or coins; no transfers available when paying cash.)
Single-ride
$2.25
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Full fare with farecard
(Chicago Card, Chicago Card Plus, and Transit Cards)
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.
Read more about farecard types
Deducts:
1st ride
$2.00 (bus)
$2.25 (rail)
1st transfer
25 cents
2nd transfer
FREE
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Reduced fare with cash*
(Accepted on buses only in dollar bills or coins; no transfers available when paying cash.)
Are you eligible for reduced fares?
Single-ride
$1 |
Reduced fare with farecard*
Buy online at CTA Store and reload at rail stations, CTA Headquarters, or buy-preloaded around town.
Are you eligible for reduced fares?
Deducts:
1st ride
85 cents (bus and rail)
1st transfer
15 cents
2nd transfer
FREE
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Passes
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. (Press Release)
Full Fare Passes
1-day:
$5.75
3-day:
$14
7-day CTA only:
$23
7-day CTA/Pace:
$28**
30-day:
$86
Reduced Fare Passes
30-day (for customers with disabilities only):
$35
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* 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.
CTA farecards and passes can also be purchased in person at the CTA Sales Center, 567 W. Lake (Chicago), 2nd floor.
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