Contents
- 1 How do you pay for the Pace bus in Chicago?
- 2 Can you use a Ventra card on a Pace bus?
- 3 How much is bus fare in Chicago?
- 4 Can you pay Google on pace bus?
- 5 How do you ride a Pace bus?
- 6 Can you pay with debit card on bus?
- 7 How do you pay for Pace?
- 8 Does Pace bus have an app?
- 9 How much is a new Ventra card?
- 10 Can you buy a train ticket with cash?
- 11 How much is a train ticket to Chicago?
- 12 How do you use the L in Chicago?
- 13 Can I use my phone to pay on the bus?
- 14 Can I use my phone as a Ventra card?
- 15 Do OCTA buses take credit cards?
How do you pay for the Pace bus in Chicago?
CTA and Pace Cash is accepted on buses, no transfers are issued when paying in cash. *Load cash at ‘L’ stations onto a Ventra Card, personal contactless bankcard, or buy a Single-Ride ticket.
Can you use a Ventra card on a Pace bus?
Ventra is the fare payment system for Pace and CTA. NOW. Riders can also pay with cash ( using exact change) or contactless bank cards. Transfers to/from other Pace and CTA fixed route buses and trains are only available using a Ventra card or a contactless bank card registered with Ventra.
How much is bus fare in Chicago?
Fare chart
| BASE/REGULAR FARES (as deducted from transit value in a Ventra account) | Full | Reduced |
|---|---|---|
| ‘L’ train fare | $2.50 * | $1.25 |
| Bus fare | 2.25 | 1.10 |
| Transfer(up to 2 additional rides within 2 hrs) | .25 | .15 |
| PASSES (load onto Ventra account) | Full | Reduced |
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Can you pay Google on pace bus?
It’s getting easier to travel around Chicagoland. Soon you’ll be able to add your Ventra Card to Google Pay and tap to ride on CTA and Pace using transit value or passes. Just tap and go with Ventra and Google Pay.
How do you ride a Pace bus?
Pay your exact fare into the fare box. If you have purchased a reloadable VentraTM Card or are using a personal contactless bankcard, simply tap your card on the reader and board the bus. VentraTM Cards can be loaded with value using the Ventra App.
Can you pay with debit card on bus?
Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.
How do you pay for Pace?
Paying with a Ventra Card is the best way. Ventra is the fare payment system for Pace and the CTA. Riders are encouraged to get a Ventra Card and register a transit account at ventrachicago.com or by calling 1.877.
Does Pace bus have an app?
The Ventra app, available for Apple or Android phones, provides real-time transit information for Pace, CTA and Metra services. Download it to your phone today to track your buses and trains, as well as ensure your Ventra Card always has a pass or adequate transit value loaded.
How much is a new Ventra card?
New cards cost $5, but the purchase fee is waived when you order online and is refunded as transit value if you buy one in person and register within 90 days.
Can you buy a train ticket with cash?
You can buy tickets and Oyster cards online and from places across London. Many Tube and DLR stations don’t accept cash and only accept card payments at ticket machines to top up or buy tickets.
How much is a train ticket to Chicago?
Even without deals and promotions, an Amtrak train to Chicago can cost as little as $7 (e.g. from Hammond-Whiting, IN).
How do you use the L in Chicago?
How-to: Riding the train
- Enter the station and pay fare. When you enter a train station, you can pay your fare at the turnstile or gate: simply touch your Ventra Card, Ventra Ticket or contactless bankcard to the reader on the top of every turnstile.
- Make your way to the boarding area.
- Board.
Can I use my phone to pay on the bus?
Using a mobile payment to pay as you go is the same as using a contactless card. You can make mobile payments with devices such as phones, watches, key fobs, stickers or wristbands. You can use different mobile payments to travel on our transport services: Apple Pay.
Can I use my phone as a Ventra card?
Yes! Ventra is designed to accept a digital Ventra Card on your Android smartphone, iPhone or Apple Watch. The Ventra Card on Google Pay, iPhone and Apple Watch brings all the features of Ventra Cards straight to your phone or watch.
Do OCTA buses take credit cards?
You must use a valid Visa, MasterCard or American Express card OR a PayPal account to purchase tickets using the OC Bus Mobile Ticketing app or our OCBus.transitsherpa.com. OC Bus Mobile Ticketing also accepts prepaid debit cards. Adding a debit/ credit card can only be done through the purchase process.