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Do kids ride free on Metra Chicago?

Do kids ride free on Metra Chicago?

Children’s Weekday Fares Children under 7 ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult (up to three children free per adult). Under no circumstance will children under 7 years of age be permitted to travel alone.

Does Ventra card work on Metra?

Ventra is the convenient fare payment system for CTA, Pace and Metra that allows customers to pay for train and bus rides throughout Chicagoland. Customers can easily manage their account online and choose from several different contactless fare payment methods: Ventra Card for CTA and Pace.

Can you get a round trip with unlimited ride Chicago Metra?

As the name suggests, the pass offers unlimited rides throughout the entire Metra system for a single weekday, the way Metra Weekend Passes have done for weekends for decades.

What does Metra mean?

METRA

Acronym Definition
METRA Metropolitan Rocketry Association
METRA Multi-Element Transmit and Receive Antenna
METRA Metropolitan Rail Corporation (Chicago Commuter Railroad)
METRA Magazine of Tripoli Rocketry Association

Is Metra and CTA the same?

Regional Connections. The Chicago area has several different public transportation providers, all of which connect conveniently with CTA services. The primary local and regional transit providers are CTA, Metra, and Pace.

Are dogs allowed on Chicago trains?

Pets/animals Only small pets, inside of a closed protective carrier designed for travel and able to be carried by one person, are allowed on CTA buses and trains.

Who owns Metra lines?

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)

Metra
Owner Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
Locale Chicago metropolitan area, United States
Transit type Commuter rail
Number of lines 11

How many kids can ride for free on Metra?

Under no circumstance will children under 7 years of age be permitted to travel alone. On weekends and select holidays, kids ride FREE with Metra’s Family Fares. Up to three children age 11 and under ride free with each fare-paying adult. Purchase a ticket or use your Monthly Pass or 10-Ride Ticket as the adult fare.

What is the $10 weekend pass for Metra?

The $10 Weekend Pass can also be used as the adult fare. Family Cars are available on weekends and non-rush hour weekday trains. Under the Fair Transit South Cook Pilot, Cook County is subsidizing reduced fares for all riders on the Metra Electric and Rock Island lines ONLY. These tickets are not valid on any other Metra line.

Which Metra lines are covered by the fair Transit program?

Under the Fair Transit South Cook Pilot, Cook County is subsidizing reduced fares for all riders on the Metra Electric and Rock Island lines ONLY. These tickets are not valid on any other Metra line.

How do I purchase a Metra military fare ticket?

Military fare tickets are sold only at Metra ticket offices or on trains. Full time students enrolled in a grade school or high school can purchase a reduced One-Way, 10-Ride or Monthly Pass.