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Ventra: Transit App

by Chicago Transit Authority

1.7
IOSTravel

Ventra is Chicago's all-in-one transit app, streamlining your CTA, Metra, and Pace journeys. Manage fares, buy Metra tickets, and add your Ventra Card to your iPhone and Apple Wallet for seamless travel.

About Ventra

Ventra simplifies navigating Chicago's public transportation system. This app allows you to manage your fares and purchase Metra mobile tickets, integrating your Ventra Card for CTA and Pace rides directly on your iPhone and Apple Wallet. The Ventra app consolidates all the features you're familiar with from the Ventra website, plus mobile ticketing for Metra trains. Check your card balance, instantly load value or passes, and toggle autoload. Purchase and use Metra mobile tickets, even using transit value. Real-time notifications keep you informed about your fare balance and ticket status. Stay updated with real-time arrival and departure information for CTA, Metra, and Pace, all within a single app. Find nearby service, save favorite stops, and plan your trips efficiently. Ventra is your essential companion for seamless **Chicago transit**, offering convenience and control at your fingertips. Enjoy easy **fare management** and real-time updates for stress-free commuting. Simplify your daily travels with Ventra's comprehensive **transit solutions**.

Key Features

  • Manage your Ventra Card balance and passes
  • Buy and use Metra mobile tickets
  • Get real-time arrival/departure information

Why Users Love It

Easy fare management
Real-time transit updates
"Great app for [easily managing my Ventra card and checking train times] – 125 chars"

Perfect for: Perfect for Chicago commuters who want a seamless and efficient public transit experience.

Screenshots

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📊Ranking History

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Current Rank

#47

Best Rank

#28

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All-time high

Average Rank

#41

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30-day average

User Reviews

JulesAmongFools
6/2/2025

I love this app! It helps me get to work everyday! I do not work for Ventra secretly. This app is great! I love this app! It helps me get to work everyday! I do not work for Ventra secretly.

jilliebob, Chicago
5/30/2025

I use Ventra regularly, for years now, and was surprised to see such an overall low rating for the app here. I have lived and worked in Chicago for 25 years, most of that time totally car-less. So I am depending on CTA (plus my two legs and bicycling) fairly regularly. I don’t remember when the Ventra app was created, but I find it to be super reliable and easy to use. For Metra trips, too, the suburban commuter train. If you’re considering the app, and it’s 2025, go for it. Let’s get these Ventra reviews up to five stars like they deserve. Five stars for Ventra I use Ventra regularly, for years now, and was surprised to see such an overall low rating for the app here. I have lived and worked in Chicago for 25 years, most of that time totally car-less. So I am depending on CTA (plus my two legs and bicycling) fairly regularly. I don’t remember when the Ventra app was created, but I find it to be super reliable and easy to use. For Metra trips, too, the suburban commuter train. If you’re considering the app, and it’s 2025, go for it. Let’s get these Ventra reviews up to five stars like they deserve.

Pam1001_
5/27/2025

The app works perfectly fine, people don't know when or how to write reviews 1.5 is not deserved The app works perfectly fine, people don't know when or how to write reviews

App Details

Developer

Chicago Transit Authority

Platform

ios

Rating

1.7

Last Updated

7/31/2025