Fares

The new Regional Day Pass allows for unlimited travel on Pace, Metra, and CTA. Every ride, all day*!

This discounted 24-hour pass includes a Metra Day Pass plus unlimited rides on Pace and CTA*.

Everything you need to know about the new Regional Day Pass:

• The Regional Day Pass is only available in the Ventra app
• Riders must first purchase a Metra Day Pass with the zones of their choice. Upon purchase, they will then be offered the option to add on the Regional Day Pass
• The Regional Day Pass is valid for one day from activation*
• All unused Regional Day Passes expire within 14 days

* The Regional Day Pass is valid on Pace and CTA for 24 hours after first tap and on Metra until 3:00 a.m. after ticket launch and can be used on Pace Premium Routes for an additional $2.25 transfer fee ($1.10 for reduced fare card holders).

Weekday Regional Day Passes cost:

• $10 in Metra's single zone travel area ($6 for reduced fare card holders)
• $13.50 in Metra's two-zone travel area ($8 for reduced fare card holders)
• $16 in Metra's three-zone travel area ($9 for reduced fare card holders)

All weekend Regional Day Passes cost $9.50.

How to buy the Regional Day Pass on the Ventra app

Upon purchase of a Metra Day Pass through the Ventra app riders will be offered the option to add a "Regional Day Pass" for unlimited rides on Pace and CTA.

PLEASE NOTE: Riders MUST have a registered Ventra Card in their Ventra account to buy a Regional Day Pass. 

Also, riders must have Ventra app version 2.2.11 to access the pass. If your app hasn’t updated yet, you can update it manually in the Apple App Store or Google Play.  

For details visit: VentraChicago.com/RDP

A 24-hour transit pass for unlimited rides on CTA buses/trains and Pace regular fixed route and On Demand service. Not valid on Metra. 

When riding Pace Premium service, Pace/CTA 1-Day passholders receive a discount on the fare. Instead of paying $4.50 per trip, the fare is $2.25 with a full fare pass and $1.10 with a reduced fare pass. 

You can add this pass to your Ventra account online, through the Ventra App, at a Ventra vending machine, numerous retail locations, or over the phone at 877-669-8368. 

An unlimited-ride transit pass for 3 consecutive days starting from the first day the pass is activated on CTA buses/trains and Pace regular fixed route and On Demand service. Not valid on Metra. When riding Pace Premium service, Pace/CTA 3-Day passholders receive a discount on the fare. Instead of paying $4.50 per trip, the fare is $2.25 with a full fare pass and $1.10 with a reduced fare pass. 

You can add this pass to your Ventra account online, through the Ventra App, at Ventra vending machine, numerous retail locations, or over the phone at 877-669-8368. 

An unlimited-ride transit pass for 7 consecutive days starting from the first day the pass is activated on CTA buses/trains and Pace regular fixed route and On Demand service. Not valid on Metra. When riding Pace Premium service, Pace/CTA 7-Day passholders receive a discount on the fare. Instead of paying $4.50 per trip, the fare is $2.25 with a full fare pass and $1.10 with a reduced fare pass. 

You can add this pass to your Ventra account online, through the Ventra App, at Ventra vending machine, numerous retail locations, or over the phone at 877-669-8368. 

An unlimited-ride transit pass for 30 consecutive days starting from the first day the pass is activated on CTA buses/trains and Pace regular fixed route and On Demand service. Not valid on Metra. When riding Pace Premium service, Pace/CTA 30-Day passholders receive a discount on the fare. Instead of paying $4.50 per trip, the fare is $2.25 with a full fare pass and $1.10 with a reduced fare pass. 

You can add this pass to your Ventra account online, through the Ventra App, at Ventra vending machine, numerous retail locations, or over the phone at 877-669-8368. 

A monthly pass for rides on Pace regular fixed route and On Demand buses for 30 consecutive days starts from the first day you use it. Not valid on Metra or CTA. When riding Pace Premium service, Pace 30-Day passholders receive a discount on the fare. Instead of paying $4.50 per trip, the fare is $2.25 with a full fare pass and $1.10 with a reduced fare pass. 

You can add this pass to your Ventra account online, through the Ventra App, at Ventra vending machine, numerous retail locations, or over the phone at 877-669-8368. 

Unlimited rides for 30 consecutive days on all premium, regular, and local Pace routes. Not valid on CTA. When using Ventra, Pace offers 2 free transfer rides within a 2-hour timeframe of the initial Premium ride. So, at no cost, you can transfer two times from one Premium route to another Premium route, or fixed route or On Demand ride if it happens within 2 hours of the first Premium ride. 

You can add this pass to your Ventra account online, through the Ventra App, at Ventra vending machine, numerous retail locations, or over the phone at 877-669-8368. 

The Regional Connect Pass is available to holders of Metra’s unlimited ride monthly pass and it provides month long unlimited rides on all CTA and Pace routes (except premium routes) with no day or time restrictions. Transfers to Pace premium routes require an additional $2.25 fare ($1.10 with an RTA Reduced Fare card).

For more information, please visit www.ventrachicago.com/rcpass.

To add this pass to your Ventra account, log in to your Ventra account, the Ventra App, Ventra vending machines, numerous retail locations, or over the phone at 877-669-8368. Just be sure to have or bring your Ventra card with you.

This paratransit service is required by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and is provided for customers whose disability or health condition prevents them from using Pace, Metra or CTA fixed route services for some or all of their travel.

Only persons who are certified by the Regional Transportation Authority are eligible to ride ADA Paratransit.

In addition to paying by cash or with the one-ride ticket, Paratransit riders can pay for rides through Ventra. While you're not required to use that method, this option benefits you by no longer requiring you to carry exact change or buy paper tickets. Learn how to get your account set up here.

ADA paratransit tickets are not yet sold through Ventra; however, booklets of 10 tickets can be purchased for $32.50 at Pace's online store, at select retailers or through Pace's Ticket-by-Mail program.

PLEASE NOTE: Ride free or reduced fare programs are not applicable for ADA paratransit trips.

As of February 19, 2024, ADA Paratransit riders with disabilities who are certified for ADA Paratransit by the RTA can ride for free on Pace fixed route buses.

Did you know that all of Pace’s fixed route buses are fully accessible for seniors and riders with disabilities? These routes can connect you to train stations, schools, hospitals, jobs, and other important destinations throughout the suburbs, and don’t require a reservation to ride.

Pace’s fixed route buses feature ramps, dedicated seating areas, audio and visual stop announcements, and other accessibility features. Certified ADA Paratransit customers can now ride these fixed route buses for free!

PLEASE NOTE: To ensure your ride is free, DON’T tap your ADA Paratransit card on the Ventra reader. Simply SHOW your card to the driver when you board. 

Pace On Demand, ADA Paratransit, Taxi Access Program (TAP) and Rideshare Access Program (RAP) trips are NOT included in the free fare program. 

Also, this free fare program does not cover CTA or Metra; however, ADA certified riders can still ride CTA, Metra and Pace's On Demand services at a reduced rate. 

Riders who are certified for ADA can use Pace's Taxi Access Program (TAP) for trips that begin in the City of Chicago.  

TAP allows ADA Paratransit riders immediate access to a Chicago taxi to meet their transportation needs and is an excellent alternative to riding ADA Paratransit when feasible.

The TAP program is less expensive than paratransit and often more convenient because rides do not have to be scheduled the day before. Click here to add funds to your TAP card.

PLEASE NOTE: Pace is holding public hearings on the Regional Transportation Authority’s 2025 ADA Paratransit Action Plan which proposes programmatic changes, including fare increases, for Pace’s Taxi Access Program (TAP) and Rideshare Access Program (RAP).

For more information visit Public Hearings on RTA's Proposed Changes to TAP & RAP Programs.

Riders who are certified for ADA can choose to use Pace's Rideshare Access Program (RAP) as an alternative to paratransit vehicles.  

RAP allows ADA Paratransit riders immediate access to Uber or UZURV|The Adaptive Transportation Network Company rides to meet their transportation needs and is an excellent alternative to riding ADA Paratransit when feasible.

RAP is also less expensive than paratransit and often more convenient because rides do not have to be scheduled the day before. 

PLEASE NOTE: Pace is holding public hearings on the Regional Transportation Authority’s 2025 ADA Paratransit Action Plan which proposes programmatic changes, including fare increases, for Pace’s Taxi Access Program (TAP) and Rideshare Access Program (RAP).

For more information visit Public Hearings on RTA's Proposed Changes to TAP & RAP Programs.