Description

The CTA offers a variety of Unlimited ride passes that can be used for bus lines as well as all the L (subway) lines. We recommend downloading the Ventra App on your phone and buying a pass through the app. You can then add your Ventra card to your phone's wallet to make it easier for contactless payment. The Ventra App also provides you with real-time updates on transit wait times and what lines are closest to you.

Additionally, if you use your phone's GPS, it can provide you with the exact lines you need to take to get to and from locations; using your phone's GPS to calculate routes helps alleviate confusion and prevent any potential in going the wrong direction or taking the wrong line.

You can also buy disposable, 1-Day Ventra Tickets for 24 hours of unlimited riding, from any Ventra Vending Machine. Vending machines at OHare and Midway also vend a 3-day (72-hour) version. If buying disposable passes or paying for bus rides in cash, you need exact change as the vending machines do not provide change.

We highly recommend getting an unlimited ride pass if you will be using public transit. Without one, you will be paying $2.25 per bus ride and $2.50 per L train ride. L train transfers are free. These unlimited passes are available for CTA and Pace lines.

Fare Prices

One-day pass: $5

(if you buy this pass at 5 PM on Friday it will be available to you until 5 PM on Saturday)

3-day pass: $15

(if you buy this pass at 5 PM on Friday it will be available to you until 5 PM on Monday)

All passes and transit rides can be paid for in cash or by card.

Please click this link to view all CTA bus and L train maps.