Discount Transit Passes | REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY - Discounted Fare Program
175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1550, Chicago, IL 60604
Eligibility
People with a disability, seniors (age 65 years and older), veterans, or Medicare recipients
Hours
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
312-913-3110
Voice·
Primary Program Phone
Website
https://www.rtachicago.orgLanguages
Spanish
Application process
Apply online or call
Documents Required:
Photo identification
Proof of disability if applicable
Veterans Affairs benefit letter if applicable
Medicare card if applicable
Fees
No fee
Service area
All ZIP Codes, IL
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.
Last assured
03/30/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY RTA
Government agency that coordinates the region's public transit system.