CTA Fare Hikes Go Into Effect Today

Students will pay less to ride the bus and “L,” but they’re the only ones getting a break.

Nearly every CTA pass sees an increasing beginning on Monday. The monthly pass increases from $86 to $100 and one-day passes almost double, from $5.75 to $10.

While reduced fares also see a hike, Chicago Public Schools students will get a 10-cent break on their bus and rail fare. Their cash rate also goes down to 75 cents.

The regular fee to ride the bus or rail stays the same, at $2 and $2.25 respectively, but trips from O’Hare Airport will cost more.

A $2.75 premium will be added on top of the regular $2.25 base fee, totaling $5 for a trip to the airport. However, that fee doesn’t apply to Chicago Card Plus users or the one, three, seven and 30-day passes.

The increase—the first of its kind in four years—was part of the Chicago Transit Board’s 2013 budget.

See the full list of changes on the CTA website.