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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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Charts

Top Free

📈 90+1

Travel

This app rose +1 position in Travel chart.

Last updated on October 7, 2026.

User reviews

Bugs galore!

Won’t send an email to reset password. Took me way too long to create a new account bc it kept saying username can have no space. There was no space. Now the purchase button does not work. Fix the bugs please

Poor Design, Difficult to use

App is clunky, slow, glitchy, and is difficult to navigate. Frustrating experience

10/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND

The thing just randomly stops working all the time. I think it’s something wrong with my phone so I move it to my watch, a couple weeks later that stops working. I think it’s something wrong with my watch so I move it back to my phone.
Then I get stuck in a position where I’m holding other people up because it’s not working and now I have to tap my debit card which is FIVE FREAKIN DOLLARS!!! Scam scam scam freakin scam!!!!!
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Bad UI and unreliable

I don’t know whose cousin won the no-bid contract to develop this app, but they did a horrible job

Can’t tap Purchase Button

No one clearly tested this. You go to buy a Metra ticket, on any phone, newer than iPhone X (“like iPhone 17), and the app switcher bar gets in the way of hitting the purchase button, and there is no other way to purchase a ticket… great.

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

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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.