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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

📉 72-3

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This app dropped -3 positions in Travel chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

Purchase button too low

Can’t purchase a ticket because it’s too low in the app. My phone thinks I’m trying to access some shortcut at the bottom of my phone and it won’t initiate the purchase.

Robbing the working man, as usual.

Awful app and no support available. Any attempt to contact customer service results in an infinite loop of automated call prompts, circling you back to the main prompt.

I save my passwords in an encrypted vault. Ventra randomly says my password is incorrect after a few months. I attempt to change it, but the reset emails never arrive.

Also, you can’t transfer cards from Google Wallet to Apple Wallet if you get a new phone. I have a large amount of money on an account that Ventra maliciously locks me out of.

State run theft, sold off to Google. Bunch of crooks. They will leave you stranded. Vote ‘em out!
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Purchase button

Can someone please fix the the purchase button??

Purchase button fail.

Can’t complete purchase because the purchase button doesn’t work.

Favorites function STILL BROKEN

Update: New release of app, Favorites functionality STILL BROKEN.
Conclusion: The Ventra app is coded, tested, and managed by clowns, not professionals.

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Favorites function is totally broken. Has been for MONTHS. Ventra does nothing. Can’t see any arrival information for a stop that is a favorite; you have to look the line/stop up every time. Works fine if not looking at favorites. So there effectively is no favorites function, and Ventra is too dysfunctional to do ANYTHING about it.
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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.