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Best Metra Tickets Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to metra tickets or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 248+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Metra Tickets Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1VentraVentraFree1.8★ (3.3K)NoNoSep 2026
2MTA TrainTimeMTA TrainTimeFree4.9★ (211K)NoNoSep 2026
3onTime Metra, CTAonTime Metra, CTAFree4.0★ (870)YesYesAug 2026
4AmtrakAmtrakFree4.7★ (216K)NoNoSep 2026
5Metra Rider - Train SchedulesMetra Rider - Train SchedulesFree4.2★ (5)NoNoAug 2026
6TodayTix – Broadway TicketsTodayTix – Broadway TicketsFree4.9★ (63K)YesNoSep 2026
7TickPick: No Fee TicketsTickPick: No Fee TicketsFree4.9★ (389K)YesNoSep 2026
8Greyhound: Buy Bus TicketsGreyhound: Buy Bus TicketsFree4.8★ (236K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Metra Tickets

Ventra#1

Ventra by Chicago Transit Authority

Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
1.8😞(3.3K ratings)
Free
#95in Travel
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for transit
  • 🚀 Helpful for visitors
  • 🚀 Reliable payment processing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Inaccurate arrival/departure times
  • 🐛 Confusing user interface
  • 🐛 Unreliable login and account management
  • 🐛 Payment issues and declined transactions
  • 🐛 Lack of customer support
MTA TrainTime#2

MTA TrainTime by Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Railroad tickets and trips
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.9😊(211K ratings)
Free
#15in Navigation
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This app allows railroad customers to buy and use tickets, plan journeys, and track trains in real-time. It offers features like split payments, multi-station trip planning, and real-time GPS tracking for a seamless travel experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
  • 👍 Consolidated app with all features
  • 🚅 Accurate real-time train tracking
  • 💳 Seamless ticket purchasing
  • 📆 Helpful calendar integration

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🕰️ Inconsistent train arrival/departure times
  • 🔍 Difficult to find older tickets
  • 🔀 Confusing ticket type selection
onTime Metra, CTA#3

onTime Metra, CTA by Mobileware Inc.

Live train schedules and more.
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.0😞(870 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides live train schedules and real-time updates for commuters. Easily find your next train, track its progress, and receive service notifications. Go paperless and stay on time with convenient access to all necessary schedule information.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate schedules
  • 🚀 Helpful for commuting
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Reliable app
  • 👍 Useful features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate real-time information
  • 🐛 Unreliable train tracking
  • 🔍 Outdated schedules
  • 💩 Disruptive ads
  • 💩 Buggy app
  • 💩 Useless features

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FAQ about Metra Tickets

What are the best metra tickets apps for iPhone?
Ventra tops our metra tickets apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 1.8-star average from 3.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top metra tickets apps we rank are free to download, including Ventra and MTA TrainTime.
Ventra has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ metra tickets apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
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.
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.