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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 19, 2015
  • July 15, 2026

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Manage your public transit fares and tickets for Chicago's CTA, Metra, and Pace services. Load value, buy Metra mobile tickets, and access real-time arrival information all in one place. Add your Ventra Card to your iPhone for seamless travel.

Manage Ventra Card balance and passes
Load value and passes to Ventra Card
Buy Metra mobile tickets
Real-time CTA, Metra, Pace arrivals
Add Ventra Card to Apple Wallet
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What's New in Ventra

2.2.16

July 15, 2026

This update improves the app's security and reliability, including, new rider class access for United Airlines employees, and several performance fixes.

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Top Free

📈 99+6

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This app rose +6 positions in Travel chart.

Last updated on September 17, 2026.

User reviews

Terrible

The app is a good substitute if you do not have a transit card but the app does not have valid transportation arrival or departure times. This app is not reliable at all. It will say the bus has left your stop when the bus is 30 minutes late and hasn’t even arrived. This app needs to be more accurate. Late busses lead to overcrowded busses leading to safety issues. If the bus is 30 minutes late then give a alert to let paying passengers know the bus is late. It’s no that a bus is on 170th saying that same bus has just departed 147th street? Please do better!
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0 stars

Constantly charges debit or credit card despite saying “insufficient funds” then doesn’t provide the Metra ticket.

Charged 5 times.

When purchasing a 7 day pass it said my form of payment timed out and it wouldn’t work. I tried it three more time and it didn’t work. I log off the app and open it again to see 4 passes bought for 20 dollars each when the app said that none of the transactions had even gone through. Further more you cannot transfer these passes to anyone else and you cannot use one of the other passes for someone else on your phone. I do not recommend this app.
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Okay, but Fixes Needed

The app is not terribly fast or accurate with transit tracking. However, it is not necessarily made for tracking, so that’s acceptable. What absolutely needs to be fixed is the payment selection for reloading cards. Apple Pay never works, and the whole system is inefficient.

Bad UI. Not fully mobile ready. Purchase button inactive and is only for display.

Payment Purchase option won’t work since UI has placed that button all the way at the bottom of the screen and clicking ‘purchase button’ instead triggers phone options.
I don’t know how on earth QA or developers missed it. I am Using IPhone 17 pro max. Please fix this issue, otherwise app works fine.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Purchase button not working on iPhones

Bug

Favorites list glitches and resets

Bug

Inconsistent and unreliable ticket display

Bug

Frequent app crashes and login issues

Bug

Payment processing failures and lost funds

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add ability to manage Ventra cards and balances

Feature

Improve real-time transit tracking and notifications

Feature

Allow saving of favorite routes and stations

Feature

Integrate with Apple Wallet for easier access

Feature

Provide more transparent and user-friendly payment options

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with the Ventra app?

The Ventra app allows you to manage your public transit fares for CTA, Metra, and Pace in Chicago. You can check your Ventra Card balance, load value or passes, and purchase Metra mobile tickets directly through the app. It also provides real-time arrival and departure information for all three transit agencies.

How do I pay for fares with the Ventra app?

You can pay for CTA and Pace fares by loading value or passes onto your Ventra Card, which can then be managed and topped up through the app. For Metra trains, you can buy mobile tickets directly within the app using the transit value you've loaded onto your Ventra account.

Is the Ventra app free to use?

Yes, the Ventra app is free to download and use. There are no upfront costs to access its features for managing your transit accounts and purchasing tickets.

What transit systems does the Ventra app support?

The Ventra app supports transit services in and around Chicago, specifically the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) for buses and trains, Metra for commuter rail, and Pace for suburban bus services.

Can I add my Ventra Card to my phone?

Yes, you can add your Ventra Card to your iPhone and Apple Wallet through the Ventra app. This allows for convenient access and management of your transit card directly from your mobile device.