Discount Transit Passes | Regional Transportation Authority
Reduced fare permits to ride with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
10/03/2023
Data provided by
211 DuPage County
Physical Address
175 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604
Hours
Website: 24 hours per day, 7 days per week Customer Service Support: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Website
Application process
(1) To apply in person, call the main number to find a location nearest you. (2) To apply by mail, download either the Senior or Persons with Disabilities application from the website and return the completed application to the address as listed on the application https://fares.rtachicago.org/. (3) Provide required documentation. (4) If approved, a permit will be received by mail in about 3-4 weeks.
Fee
No Fees, Fees apply for replacement Permits or for pictures to be take on site.
Eligibility
65 Years or Older or a person with a disability; Cannot be enrolled in the Illinois Department of Aging's Benefit Access program.
Agency info
Regional Transportation Authority
Administrative entity that oversees the programs that help plan trips using public transportation, accessible transit and reduced fare programs, as well as an online portal to apply for reduced fare and ride free permits.