Transit Cards

Transit Cards

Transit Cards come in pre-valued amounts that give you the flexibility to ride CTA buses and trains without the hassle of digging for exact change.

Transit Cards store value for fares. Turnstiles and bus farecard machines automatically subtract fares and transfers and show the remaining value. Vending machines at all CTA train stations can be used to add value to the card.

Reduced Fare cards may be used by children ages 7-11, elementary and high school students with a CTA Student Riding Permit, and Seniors and riders with disabilities with a RTA Reduced Fare Permit or RTA Card. Medicare card holders are also eligible to apply for the RTA Reduced Fare Program. Please call 836-7000, city or suburbs.

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Please note cards will arrive within 10 business days.

This product is available in following variations:

Qty Description List Price
$2 Card (one full fare value for bus) $2.00
$2.25 Card (one full fare value for train) $2.25
$2.50 Card (one full fare value with transfer for train) $2.50
$4 Card (one round trip for bus - no transfer) $4.00
$4.50 Card (one round trip for train - no transfer) $4.50
$10 Card $10.00
Reduced Fare Transit Card 2-card pack ($8.50 value per card) $15.30
$20 Card $20.00