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ILLINOIS

Alternative Transportation System (ATS)

  • Web: http://www.swic.edu/ATS/#bookmark-1
  • Tel: 618.222-5648/li>
  • Services: Paratransit
  • Forms of Payment: Debit/Credit Cards
  • Ways to Pay:
    • By Phone
    • Ventra Vending Machines
  • Monthly Pass: 10-trip Coupon Booklet – $28
  • Split Payment Option: N/A

South Shore Line

  • Web: https://www.mysouthshoreline.com 
  • Tel: 219.926-5744
  • Services: Rail
  • Forms of Payment: Debit/Credit Cards
  • Ways to Pay:
    • App
    • Online
    • Ticket Agent
    • Station Vending Machines
  • Monthly Pass: 25-trip Coupon Booklet
  • Split Payment Option: N/A

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

  • Web: http://www.transitchicago.com
  • Tel: 888.968.7282
  • Services: Bus, Rail
  • Forms of Payment: Cash, Debit/Credit loaded to Ventra Card, Checks
  • Ways to Pay:
    • Online Store
    • Ventra Vending Machines
    • CTA “L” stations
    • CTA Headquarters, 567 W Lake Street
    • Transit Card Vending Machines
  • Monthly Pass:
    • CTA/Pace 30-Day Pass – $100
    • CTA/Pace Reduced – $50
  • Split Payment Option: No

Chicago Metra – Chicago

  • Web: http://metrarail.com
  • Tel: (312) 322-6777
  • Services: Commuter Rail
  • Forms of Payment: Cash, Debit/Credit loaded to Ventra Card, Checks
  • Ways to Pay:
    • Online Store
    • Downtown Metra Station
    • Ticket Vending Machines
    • CTA Headquarters, 567 W Lake Street
    • U.S. Mail
  • Monthly Pass:
    • Zone A – $78.25
    • Zone B – $85.50
    • Zone C – $121
    • Zone D – $135.25
    • Zone E – 149.50
    • Zone F – 163.75
    • Zone G – $178
    • Zone H – $192.25
    • Zone I – $206.50
    • Zone J – $220.75
    • Zone K – $235
    • Zone M – $263.50
  • Split Payment Option: No

PACE Suburban Bus – Chicago

  • Web: http://www.pacebus.com
  • Tel: 847.364.7223
  • Services: Bus
  • Forms of Payment: Cash, Debit/Credit Cards
  • Ways to Pay:
    • Online Store
    • Downtown Metra Station
    • Ticket Windows
    • U.S. Mail
  • Monthly Pass:
    • Pace/CTA 30-Day Pass – $100
    • Pace/CTA Reduced – $50
    • Pace 30-Day Pass – $60
    • Pace Reduced – $30
    • Pace Premium 30-Day Pass (NEW! with Ventra) – $140
    • Pace Premium Reduced – $70
  • Split Payment Option: No

Note: This information is subject to change by the transit provider. Please use the links to verify.