CTA
Chicago, IL

Pay for your CTA fare quickly and easily with your phone using the Token Transit service!

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How to Ride Transit Using Your Phone

  • Download your mobile app of choice from the options above
  • Purchase passes to use immediately or store them for future rides (note: an internet connection is required to purchase and activate a mobile pass)
  • As the bus approaches open your app and tap your pass to activate
  • Once onboard follow instructions in the app to validate your ticket

Send a Pass

Token Transit Send a Pass is an online pass purchasing portal for CTA. You can purchase a pass online and have it instantly sent to any rider you choose. You can now instantly deliver transit passes for your friends and family.

Send a Pass

Fares

Rider Descriptions

Name Description
Full
Reduced

ID Required

Must be 62 years or older, or present a valid Medicare card.
Student

ID Required

Please be prepared to show a valid ID card.

Fare Descriptions

Name Description
1 Ride 'L' train

Valid for a single ride. Ticket will display for 30 minutes.
1 Ride Bus

Valid for a single ride. Ticket will display for 30 minutes.
1 Day CTA

Day passes are valid until midnight.
3 Day CTA

3 day passes are valid for 3 consecutive days.
7 Day CTA

Seven day passes are valid for 7 consecutive days.
7 Day CTA & Pace

Seven day passes are valid for 7 consecutive days.
30 Day CTA & Pace

30 day passes are valid for 30 consecutive days after first use and expire at midnight on the 30st day.
1 Ride 'L' O'hare

Valid for a single ride. Ticket will display for 30 minutes.

CTA Terms and Policies

Purchases made with Token Transit for CTA are subject to CTA terms and policies. For more information on these policies you may visit tokentransit.com or contact CTA directly.