REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY - Discounted Fare Program

Address

175 West Jackson Boulevard
Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60604

(312) 913-3110

https://www.rtachicago.org

Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Description:

Offers reduced fares on public transit to the following groups:
Seniors, over the age of 65
People with disabilities, under the age of 65
Veterans with a service-connected disability
Medicare card holders

Qualified participants will be issued a Reduced Fare Permit to be used on Metra, Pace and CTA transit. Operates throughout the RTA's six-county region (Lake, Cook, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, and Will counties).

Note: A Ride Free Program is available to older adults and people with disabilities through the Illinois Department on Aging. To be eligible, individuals must meet age and income requirements. Please see "Illinois Department on Aging - Benefit Access Program" for more information.

Eligibility:

People with a disability, seniors (age 65 years and older), veterans, or Medicare recipients

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Apply online or call

Documents Required:
Photo identification
Proof of disability if applicable
Veterans Affairs benefit letter if applicable
Medicare card if applicable

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(312) 913-3310

communications@rtachicago.org

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(312) 913-3110

Address Listings

Mailing

PO Box 301150
Chicago, IL 60630

Physical (Primary)

175 West Jackson Boulevard
Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60604

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

March 30, 2026

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