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From lakefront festivals and fireworks to concerts and sporting events, CTA is the most affordable and convenient way to enjoy a busy week of events across Chicago. Customers can save on travel by purchasing an unlimited-ride 1-Day Pass for $5 or a 3-Day Pass for $15—both offering an economical alternative to the cost and hassle of driving and parking. Read More about CTA Connects Riders to a Packed Week of Festivals, Sports, Concerts and More

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced more frequent and expanded service on 10 bus routes starting Sunday, August 23, including the addition of three bus routes to the heralded Frequent Network. Read More about CTA Bolsters Frequent Network with Four Additional Routes by End of 2026

K-12 students across the Chicago region will start the school year with free rides on public transit and will experience a more coordinated student fare system that provides lower, more consistent fares across the CTA, Metra and Pace throughout the year. Read More about With new funding from the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, transit agencies team up to make student fare policies more coordinated and affordable

From high-flying action along the lakefront to a classic baseball rivalry, CTA is the most convenient and affordable way to get around the Chicago area. Customers can save money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move. Read More about Jet on Over on the CTA: Your Ride to a Big Weekend of High-Flying Summer Events

The Chicago Transit Board today approved the awarding of four professional services agreements with local organizations supporting the agency’s new Safe Ride Specialist program pilot. The program will add dedicated non-law enforcement rider engagement resources to promote a safe transit experience for every rider. Read More about Chicago Transit Board Approves New Safe Ride Specialist Pilots

The Chicago Transit Board today authorized a one-year pilot program agreement for a portable rail simulator training solution through the CTA Innovation Studio. The awarding of this agreement is CTA’s latest step in adopting cutting-edge technologies to provide riders with safer, smoother, and more reliable transit riding experience every day. Read More about CTA Advances Rail Simulator Pilot to Enhance Operator Training Program

Today, the Chicago Transit Board approved an amendment to increase funds on an existing intergovernmental agreement (IGA) and to fund a new IGA between the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS). Together, these measures expand outreach support services for people experiencing homelessness on the CTA and guarantee funding for dedicated shelter beds. Read More about CTA Expands Partnership to Strengthen Outreach and Increase Access to Shelter Services for Unhoused Riders

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) welcomed Congressman Danny Davis, Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with other dignitaries, today to unveil the fully accessible Austin Green Line station. The $25 million project delivers a fully accessible transit hub for the community— achieving a key milestone in CTA’s All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) and advancing the shared goal of making public transit in Chicago accessible to everyone. Read More about CTA’s Austin Green Line Station Reopened and Fully Accessible

Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke and CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen announced the roll out of a new initiative to help deter crime on the CTA – the installation of more than 7,000 signs on buses and trains that highlight the CCSAO’s policy of seeking pretrial detention for violent felonies committed on public transit. Read More about Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Unveils New Public Awareness Campaign to Deter Violent Crime on the CTA

Whether you’re planning to be there for the entire weekend or just for a day or two, public transit is the easiest and most economical way to enjoy your favorite musical acts at Lollapalooza 2026 in Grant Park. Read More about Public transit is the best choice for music fans headed to Lollapalooza