Transfers
A rider who boards a bus or train and then boards a second bus or train within two hours pays a discounted “transfer” fare on the second boarding. The transfer is only available when paying by transit value with your Ventra Card. The correct amount will automatically be deducted from your Ventra account when tapping on the second bus or train; there is nothing to show the bus operator. Transfers are not available to riders paying a cash fare.
The information below applies to the first transfer made by a rider. The rider's second transfer is always free. There is no “third transfer”; in that case, the rider pays full fare.
From Regular Fixed Route
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | To Local Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.30
|
$2.80
|
$0.00
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.20
|
$1.45
|
$0.00
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
List of Regular Fixed Route buses
From Local Fixed Route
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | To Local Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.30
|
$2.80
|
$0.00
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.20
|
$1.45
|
$0.00
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
List of Local Fixed Route buses
From Shuttle Bug
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | To Local Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.30
|
$2.80
|
$0.00
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.20
|
$1.45
|
$0.00
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
List of Shuttle Bug buses
From On Demand
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | To Local Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.30
|
$2.80
|
$0.00
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.20
|
$1.45
|
$0.00
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
List of On Demand buses
From Premium Route
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | To Local Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.30
|
$0.30
|
$0.00
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.20
|
$0.20
|
$0.00
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
List of Premium Route buses
From Free Service
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | To Local Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$2.00
|
$4.50
|
$2.00
|
N/A
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$1.00
|
$2.25
|
$1.00
|
N/A
|
List of Free Service buses
With Pace/CTA 7-Day Pass
Unlimited rides on Pace and CTA buses and trains for seven consecutive days.
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | To Local Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$2.25
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$1.15
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
With Pace 30-Day Pass
Unlimited rides for 30 consecutive days on Pace regular and local routes. Not valid on CTA.
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | To Local Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$2.25
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$1.15
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
With Pace/CTA 30-Day Pass
Unlimited rides for 30 consecutive days on all local/regular Pace and CTA buses and trains.
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | To Local Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$2.25
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$1.15
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
With Pace Premium 30-Day Pass
Unlimited rides for 30 consecutive days on all premium, regular, and local Pace routes. Not valid on CTA.
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | To Local Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$0.00
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$0.00
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
