A government agency created by the State of Illinois to coordinate the Chicago region’s transit system, oversee its financing with transparency and accountability, and plan for a future with adequate, accessible, and equitable public transportation for the six counties of …

If you are aged 65 or older, you are eligible for reduced fare through the RTA Reduced Fare Program. All Medicare cardholders are eligible to apply for the RTA Reduced Fare Permit. If you have a disability, you may also qualify for this program.

At the Chicago transit authority, we offer you two different ways to plan your tip with us. We forms for Google Transit and RTA both offering schedule-based travel information for CTA, Metra, and Pace.

The Chicago region is home to the second largest transit system in the country. Learn how to navigate the system using maps, bus and train trackers, and tips for your ride on this page. For an interactive map of all transit assets in the region, visit the RTA Main Map on RTAMS.

The Chicago region has the second largest public transit network in the country with 7,200 miles of bus routes and train tracks connecting six counties and millions of riders to opportunity, education, and community.

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is the financial and oversight body for the three transit agencies in northeastern Illinois; the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace, which are called Service Boards in the RTA Act. [1]

Mar 27, 2025 · The RTA, which oversees the CTA, Metra, and Pace, suggests a 10% regional fare increase to bring in $50 million and "labor optimization" to cut $20.1 million, among other plans.

Mar 24, 2025 · The parent agency for mass transit in the Chicago region says it needs help from Springfield. And fast. Driving the news: RTA Chicago, which oversees CTA, Metra and Pace, issued a warning Friday that all three agencies will face "unprecedented cuts" if the General Assembly doesn't allocate more state money to it before the end of session in May. Why it …

Mar 27, 2025 · The RTA's Board of Directors says there is still time to avoid what they are calling a disaster. RELATED: Major service cuts on Metra, CTA, Pace possible if $771M budget shortfall not solved: RTA

RTA customer service: Call 312-913-3110 (voice) or visit RTAchicago.org For questions regarding Reduced Fare Program Cards including certification and eligibility status for Paratransit Services. Travel Training from RTA - For individuals who have disabilities but are not students.