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 | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$2.50
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$1.25
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
List of Regular Fixed Route buses
From On Demand
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$2.50
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$1.25
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
List of On Demand buses
From Pace Connect Service
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$2.50
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$1.25
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
List of Pace Connect Service buses
From Premium Route
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$0.00
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$0.00
|
2 hours with Ventra card
|
List of Premium Route buses
From Free Service
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$2.00
|
$4.50
|
N/A
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$1.00
|
$2.25
|
N/A
|
List of Free Service buses
With Pace/CTA 1-Day Pass
Unlimited rides on Pace and CTA buses and trains for one full day.
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$2.25
|
N/A
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$1.10
|
N/A
|
With Pace/CTA 3-Day Pass
Unlimited rides on Pace and CTA buses and trains for three consecutive days.
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$2.25
|
N/A
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$1.10
|
N/A
|
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 | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$2.25
|
N/A
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$1.10
|
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 | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$2.25
|
N/A
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$1.10
|
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 | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$2.25
|
N/A
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$1.10
|
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 | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
With Metra/Pace/CTA - Regional Connect Pass
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. For more information, please visit www.ventrachicago.com/rcpass.
To add this pass to your Ventra account log in to your Ventra account at www.ventrachicago.com/account/add-pass.
| To Regular Route | To Premium Route | Transfer Window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$2.25
|
N/A
|
| Reduced Fare Ventra Card |
$0.00
|
$1.10
|
N/A
|
From ADA Paratransit
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.
Reduced fares are not applicable for ADA paratransit trips.
From Taxi Access Program (TAP)
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.
From DuPage Uber Access Program
Riders who are certified for ADA can choose to use Pace's DuPage Uber Access Program as an alternative to paratransit vehicles within the DuPage ADA Paratransit zone.
DuPage Uber Access allows ADA Paratransit riders immediate access to Uber rides to meet their transportation needs and is an excellent alternative to riding ADA Paratransit when feasible.
The DuPage Uber Access program is less expensive than paratransit and often more convenient because rides do not have to be scheduled the day before.
