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Contactless and convenient way to pay for transit

Tap and board CTA and Pace trains and buses

Purchase passes and add transit value at CTA rail stations, participating retail locations, online or by phone

Online account management and lost/stolen Ventra Card protection with registration

$5.00 one-time Ventra Card purchase fee is immediately refunded as transit value upon registration

Use the Ventra Card’s optional Prepaid Debit Account to make everyday purchases

Use direct deposit, get cash at ATM's, pay bills online and more

Use your Ventra Card everywhere Debit MasterCard® is accepted

Load funds to your Prepaid Debit Account online, by phone, or at participating retail locations

To learn more about fees associated with Debit MasterCard®, click here

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Use your own contactless bankcard

Pay as you go without having to create a Transit Account

This symbol Contactless_Symbol_Ventra_Blue means your card is contactless

Coming Soon

Disposable contactless paper tickets available at CTA rail stations

Tap and board CTA trains and buses

Single-ride ticket (50 cents limited use fee applicable)

One-day ticket

Cash still accepted on buses

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Cash will still be accepted on buses

Eligible CTA and Pace customers will continue to receive a reduced fare

Reduced fare customers, including seniors and students, will be provided with a new hard plastic card that works on the Ventra System

Card design varies by program

1.877.NOW.VENTRA (1.877.669.8368)

Ventra Customer Service Center:
165 North Jefferson Street, Chicago, IL 60661

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