Children under 7
Children 0–6 years old ride free when they are riding with a fare-paying adult.
Info for parents with children
Children 7–11 years of age
Children 7–11 years old qualify for a reduced fare when traveling alone or with an adult. To pay the reduced fare, tell the bus operator or see the train station attendant before paying.
Info for parents with children
Students in elementary school thru high school
Student reduced fare is available to full-time students. Students must be 7-20 years old and enrolled in an elementary or high school. Students must have a Student Ventra Card to receive the Student Reduced Fare. Chicago Public Schools issue cards directly. Some private or parochial schools do too. If your school does not issue cards directly, you can order a card directly from us.
More about Student Ventra Cards
Students in college/university
Participating colleges and universities provide students a Ventra U-Pass. When school is in session, U-Pass provides unlimited rides. Between semesters, it works as a regular Ventra card.
More about U-Pass
Active-duty military personnel or disabled veterans
Active-duty military personnel or Chicago-area disabled veterans with a service-connected disability can apply for a Military Service Pass for free rides. Active-duty personnel in uniform ride free without needing a Military Service Pass.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Illinois Department of Human Services' FRESH Program participants
The Access Program provides reduced fares for members of a household that receives SNAP benefits or IDHS FRESH Program benefits.
Read more and apply through NITA
Seniors 65 years old and over, or individuals with disabilities under the age of 65
The Reduced Fare Program allows people 65 years old and over and individuals with disabilities under the age of 65 to ride at a reduced rate. Seniors or individuals with disabilities who meet Benefit Access Program (BAP) income requirements ride free.
Read more and apply through NITA