Military Service Pass
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) offers active U. S. Military personnel in full uniform and presenting their United States Armed Forces ID, or personnel and qualifying disabled veterans with a Military Service Pass so they may ride free on CTA buses and trains.
Date of Last Formal Update
Unknown
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Location
567 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60661
Voice
Voice
Hours
Mon 8:00am - 4:30pm; Tue 8:00am - 4:30pm; Wed 8:00am - 4:30pm; Thu 8:00am - 4:30pm; Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm;
Application process
Visit the website to complete the Military Pass Program Application form and send with the required supporting documents to:VentraCTA Ventra Military Pass ProgramPO Box 8291Chicago, IL 60680The pass will be mailed to you. Please call Ventra Customer Service at (877) 669-8368 with any questions.
Eligibility
You are eligible for a Military Service Pass if you qualify as: Chicago area active duty military personnel and possess an Armed Forces ID Card; An actively drilling member of the National Guard and Reserves who possesses an Armed Forces ID card or a member of the Coast Guard with appropriate identification; A Chicago area disabled veteran who has a qualifying service-connected disability and can provide proof that: you are in receipt of United States Department of Veterans' Affairs (USDVA) disability compensation of 10% or greater; or you are receiving military disability retirement pay in lieu of USDVA compensation at a rate of 10% or greater.
Languages
English
Service area
Chicago, IL
Agency info
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation's second-largest public transportation system and covers the City of Chicago and 35 surrounding suburbs.