Flexible schedules and convenient connections make Metra, the Chicago area's commuter rail system, great for family travel to recreation and fun.
Our 10-Ride ticket can be shared by people riding together. On weekends, our $7 Weekend Pass is good for unlimited rides on all Metra lines. And our Weekend Family Fares allow up to 3 children age 11 and under to ride FREE on Metra with a fare-paying adult. You can use your Monthly, 10-Ride Ticket or you can purchase either a one-way ticket or Metra's Weekend Pass.
For Metra and CTA fare and schedule information, phone the Travel Information Center at 836-7000 from city and suburban area codes. (TTY 312-836-4949)
E-mail us at Metra with your mailing address and we'll send you your FREE Weekend Fun Kit that includes an Event Planner and our easy-to-use Travel Guide, which gives travel information from our downtown terminals to Chicago attractions. With our Weekend Fun Kit, you'll have everything you need to plan a hassle-free day of fun in the city.
Links to travel guides for Metra's downtown stations are below:
OTHER VISITOR INFORMATION
Chicago Visitor Information
For information regarding Chicago events and attractions and great hotel rates, please call 1-877-CHICAGO or visit Explore Chicago
CTA Visitor Pass
The CTA 1-day Visitor Pass costs $5.75 and allows unlimited rides on all CTA buses and trains.
Passes can be purchased online at www.transitchicago.com or at Union Station (Metra ticket concourse), Willis Tower, Navy Pier and other locations.
