Ventra

Editor's Review

Navigating Chicago's public transportation system has never been easier! 🤩 With the Ventra app, you can seamlessly manage and pay your fares on CTA, Metra, and Pace buses and trains, all in one convenient place. 📱

Say goodbye to long lines and fumbling for cash! 👋 The Ventra app brings all the features you love from the Ventra website right to your fingertips, plus exciting new additions like mobile ticketing for Metra trains. 🎟️

Here's what you can do with the Ventra app:

• Check Your Balance: Easily monitor your Ventra Card's transit account balance and available passes. 💰
• Instant Loads: Add value or passes to your Ventra Card's transit account in a snap. ⚡
• Autoload Control: Turn autoload for transit value or passes on and off as needed. 🔄
• Metra Mobile Tickets: Purchase and use mobile tickets to ride any Metra train. 🚄
• Transit Value for Metra: Use your loaded transit value to buy Metra tickets. 💳
• Real-Time Notifications: Receive timely account notifications, so you know when to reload fare or buy more tickets. 🔔
• Real-Time Info: Access real-time arrival/departure information from CTA, Metra, and Pace all in one app. Simply pick a stop, use favorites, or view services near you. 📍

Make your Chicago commute a breeze with the Ventra app! 💨

Features

• Check balance and passes on Ventra Card

• Instantly load value or passes to card

• Enable/disable autoload for transit value

• Buy and use Metra mobile tickets

• Use transit value for Metra tickets

• Get real-time account notifications

• Real-time arrival info for CTA, Metra, Pace

• Pick a stop or use favorites

Pros

• Easy fare management for Chicago transit

• Mobile ticketing for Metra trains

• Real-time arrival/departure information

• Convenient balance checks and reloads

• Stay updated with real-time notifications

Cons

• Potential technical issues with mobile ticketing

• Reliance on smartphone for fare payment