Purchase a Card

Want to create a new Ventra online account and order a Ventra Card by mail?
You’re in the right place!

Ventra Cards are what you use to pay for rides on CTA and Pace. Your online account will let you manage your fare balances and buy passes or transit value via this website or through the Ventra app.

Before you get started, you’ll need to choose the type of Ventra Card you’d like – a classic blue Ventra Card or a newly designed Signature Ventra Card.

  • The classic blue Ventra Cards are free with the purchase of a pass or at least $5 of transit value added to your account.
  • The newly designed Signature Ventra Cards allow you to customize your Ventra Card and show your personality with some great Chicago design options. These Ventra Cards are available at an additional cost with the purchase of a pass or at least $5 of transit value.

Choose how you would like to get started using the options below.

Your new card will be sent within 7-10 business days.

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Note: We can only ship to U.S. addresses.
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Create account & get a Ventra Card by mail

Want to create a new Ventra online account and order a Ventra Card by mail? You’re in the right place!

Ventra Cards are what you use to board CTA and Pace. Your online account will let you see and manage your fare balances online and in the Ventra app.

Your new card will be sent within 7-10 business days.

(See other options for getting started.)

Note: We can only ship to U.S. addresses.
Where else can I get a Ventra Card?

What would you like to start with?

You'll need to order your new Ventra Card with some fare to start with. Choose whether you'd like to start with a pass or transit value (money for fare) in your card's transit account:

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Please note that it may take a few minutes for your new card to appear in the Ventra app or on the web.

You should expect to receive your new Ventra Card in the mail in 7-10 business days.

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