Ventra Card in Chicago, USA: Ticket Prices, How | where to use the card?

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Ventra Card in Chicago, IL, USA Customer Care Phone number, Address, Email, Opening Hours, Website, Check Balance, Recharge & Refund Details and Social Media

Location: Chicago

Currency: United States Dollar

Usage: Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, Pace

This Card is an electronic fare payment system for Regional Transportation Authority that replaced the Chicago Card and the Transit Card automated fare collection systems. Ventra launched in August 2013, with a full system transition occurring in July 2014.

Ventra Card Features

Ventra Card: a transit + optional Debit MasterCard® that can be used for transit and everyday purchases
Ventra Tickets: single-ride and One-day passes
Personal, contactless, bank-issued credit and debit cards can be used for transit
Eventually, compatible smartphones

Where to buy a Ventra Card in USA?

You can buy Ventra Card:

Online
From any Ventra Vending Machine
At about 1,300 retail locations (including most drugstores and Currency Exchanges)
Ventra app
Ventra Customer Service Center at 567 W. Lake St. in Chicago.
By calling 1-877-NOW-VENTRA

Download the Ventra Card app

How to buy a Card online?

Visit the above link
Select your card
Choose your product
Enter the card information and shipping information
Make a Payment

How to Check Ventra Card Balance?

1. Visit: ventrachicago.com/balance.

2. Click on the link “Check Balance.”

3. To view your Ventra Card Balance

How to Top up / Recharge Ventra Card USA?

Visit https://www.ventrachicago.com/
Mobile App: Download the Ventra mobile app on your smartphone from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
Ventra Vending Machines: Look for Ventra vending machines located at CTA ‘L’ stations, CTA bus terminals, and other Ventra retail locations.
Insert your Card into the machine, select the “Add Transit Value” option, and follow the instructions to recharge your card using cash, credit/debit card, or a linked bank account.
Retailers: Many retail locations, such as Walgreens, Jewel-Osco, and CVS Pharmacy, have Card reload machines available. Locate a participating retailer near you and follow the instructions at the reload machine to add value to your card.
Ventra Customer Service Centers: Visit a Customer Service Center, which are usually located at major transit stations such as Chicago Union Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, or Midway and O’Hare airports.
Inform the staff that you would like to top up your Card, and they will assist you in the process.