Looking for a fast, fun, cost-effective way to explore Chicagoland? Hop on board Metra. According to a study, the annual average commuting cost in Chicago is $4,600. But with Metra's low fares, and passes for every kind of rider, you can save big bucks. Kids under 7 also ride free when accompanied by an adult, so you can ride for less with the whole family!
Plus, if you're a Metra Monthly Pass holder, you can get unlimited rides on CTA and Pace when you add a Regional Connect Pass for just an additional $30. You can use it any time, not just for commuting, but whenever or wherever you travel in northeast Illinois.
Get your Regional Connect Pass from the Ventra app.
Chicagoland is full of activities for the whole family and Metra is here to get you to all the fun – fast. The average Chicago area driver wastes more than 100 hours each year sitting in traffic. Taking Metra gets you out of all that gridlock, and Metra has a 95% on-time record. Imagine what you could do and where you could go with all the time you save.
With an extensive system map and newly added weekday and weekend service on multiple lines, Metra is here to help you explore hundreds of locations across Chicagoland. So skip the stress of traffic and hop on board Metra.
Check out Metra Tracker to plan your next trip.