Coming into Chicago w 2 kids on a Monday, and wanted to probably try the 3-day unlimited pass but need to stretch it to Thursday.

This form lets you check balance on any Ventra Card. However, the cost of your Ventra Card will be credited to your Ventra Transit Account as Transit Value if you register your account within 90 days of purchasing your Ventra Card. Cards are issued by MetaBank™, Member FDIC, pursuant to license by MasterCard International Incorporated. Real-time arrivals for CTA, Pace and Metra. Buy & use Metra mobile tickets anytime, anywhere. CHICAGO — CTA riders have missed out on more than $16 million in rebates because they haven’t registered their Ventra cards. If you’ve registered your card, you can avoid entering all this info by simply logging in to see your balance.

All Rights Reserved. © 2013 Chicago Transit Authority. There is a non-refundable $5 fee for a Ventra Card. For updates on Metra schedule implications and to learn more about their process for ticket refunds, visit here. MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. The Ventra Service Center (VSC) located at 567 W. Lake Street, 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60601, will be temporarily closed for in-person service as of March 19, 2020, until further notice. Cards are issued by MetaBank™, Member FDIC, pursuant to license by MasterCard International Incorporated.

We're Here For You If you have any questions or need further assistance with your Ventra Card or Account, call us at 1.877.669.8368, visit ventrachicago.com or reach us on Facebook and Twitter. The CTA will be offering a one-time credit for any remaining days left on an active 7- or 30-day pass, based on when the pass was last used.. CTA offering Ventra Pass Refunds. Purchase passes and add transit value at CTA rail stations, participating retail locations, online or by phoneOnline account management and lost/stolen Ventra Card protection with registration$5.00 one-time Ventra Card purchase fee is immediately refunded as transit value upon registrationPay-as-you-go without having to create a Transit AccountAdd passes and transit value at Ventra Vending Machines to get transfer discountsTo learn more about using mobile wallets with Ventra Pay-as-you-go without having to create a Transit AccountTo learn more about using a contactless bankcard for payments, Single-ride ticket (50 cents limited use fee applicable)Eligible CTA and Pace customers will continue to receive a reduced fareReduced fare customers, including seniors and students, will be provided with a new hard plastic card that works on the Ventra System So I was wondering - what is the best way to get from Monday to Thursday, and not leave the $5 orphaned on the card? Get balance alerts and notifications. — Ventra Chicago (@VentraChicago) March 24, 2020 For example, a seven day pass that was activated on March 15 and used only that day would be eligible for a prorated refund … Ventra Cards.

If I get an unlimited pass immediately when I get the card, then register it (refunding the $5), I'll then have $5 left at the end of the trip unused. If you need assistance, please contact Ventra Customer Service at 1-877-NOW-VENTRA (1-877-669-8368); open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Add passes and value on your Ventra Card on the go. CTA offering Ventra Pass Refunds. Click here to learn more about what the Ventra app has to offer © 2013 Chicago Transit Authority. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks, service marks and trade names referenced in this material are the property of their respective owners. All trademarks, service marks and trade names referenced in this material are the property of their respective owners. The Ventra App—CTA, Pace and Metra all in one place.

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(Or better yet, just get the Ventra app where you can see your balance in an instant!) CTA riders have lost out on a little more than $16 million by failing to register their Ventra cards, which would have allowed them to get a refund on the $5 cost of purchase.