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Are you eligible for a Reduced Fare Program?
Seniors
If you are aged 65 or older and are not enrolled in the Illinois Department on Aging's Circuit Breaker program, you are eligible for reduced fare. All seniors may apply in person at the RTA’s Customer Service Center at 165 N. Jefferson in Chicago. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call us at (312) 913-3110 for more information. You may also download a reduced fare application, or apply at any one of our 200 registration sites in the region. To find a site near you, call 836-7000 from any local area code or refer to one of the Senior Registration sites.
Download the Reduced Fare brochure
English PDF Version (.pdf) Spanish PDF Version (.pdf)
At the registration center, you will be required to present
1. A government-issued picture identification card that verifies your age (drivers license, state of Illinois ID card, alien registration card or passport).
2. A wallet-sized color photo of yourself that is approximately 1 1/2" square. Do not wear a hat, scarf or sunglasses in the photo. Some registration centers may charge up to $5 for taking your photo. The RTA’s Customer Service Center does not charge for this service. You should receive your new reduced fare permit within 3-4 weeks.
Persons with Disabilities
All persons with disabilities who are not enrolled in the Illinois Department on Aging’s Circuit Breaker program must complete an application and submit proof of disability. A doctor can fill out both the disability form and must attach a letter of diagnosis, or if you are receiving disability payments from Social Security, a printout from Social Security dated this year with the word “disabled" is required. If you are a disabled veteran, a letter from the Veteran's Administration regarding your service connected disability must be submitted. Also required are:
1. A government-issued picture identification card that verifies your age (drivers license, state of Illinois ID card, alien registration card or passport).
2. A wallet-sized color photo of yourself that is approximately 1 1/2" square. Do not wear a hat, scarf or sunglasses in the photo. Some registration centers may charge up to $5 for taking your photo. The RTA’s Customer Service Center does not charge for this service.
You may apply in person at the RTA’s Customer Service Center at 165 N. Jefferson in Chicago. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call us at (312) 913-3110 for more information. You may also download a disabled reduced fare application or apply at any one of our select registration sites in the region. To find a site near you, call 836-7000 from any local area code or refer to one of the People with Disabilities Registration sites .
At the registration center, you will be required to present
1. A government-issued picture identification card that verifies your age (drivers license, state of Illinois ID card, alien registration card or passport).
2. A wallet-sized color photo of yourself that is approximately 1 1/2" square. Do not wear a hat, scarf or sunglasses in the photo. Some registration centers may charge up to $5 for taking your photo. The RTA’s Customer Service Center does not charge for this service. You should receive your new reduced fare permit within 3-4 weeks.
Medicare card holders (other than disabled):
Any individual with a current valid Medicare card is eligible for a reduced fare permit. To apply as a Medicare cardholder, you will need verification of Medicare status. You can obtain a printout verifying your status by calling the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213, or by visiting a Social Security Administration Office.
Individuals with Medicare cards who are not disabled and not a senior must bring this proof of status in addition to their cards. Applicants must also provide:
1. A government-issued picture identification card that verifies your age (drivers license, state of Illinois ID card, alien registration card or passport).
2. A wallet-sized color photo of yourself that is approximately 1 1/2" square. Do not wear a hat, scarf or sunglasses in the photo. Some registration centers may charge up to $5 for taking your photo. The RTA’s Customer Service Center does not charge for this service. You may mail in your application form or you can apply in person at the RTA’s Customer Service Center at 165 N. Jefferson in Chicago. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Photo service is available at this location.
Renewing Reduced Fare Permits
All reduced fare permit cardholders with an expired or one that will expire soon, you will need to re-apply. Call one of our customer service representatives at the RTA's Customer Service Center at 165 N. Jefferson in Chicago for more information on how to renew a permit. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please have your ID number at the bottom of your permit ready to give to the customer service representative. You may also download an application here , or apply at any one of our registration sites in the region. To find a site near you, call 836-7000 from any local area code or refer to one of the Senior Registration sites .
Replacement Permits
If your reduced fare permit is lost or stolen, you must fill out a replacement application. The fee is $5.00 for the first replacement and $10.00 for each additional replacement. It is not necessary to submit another photo. Download a replacement application , or call 836-7000 to have one mailed to you.
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Reduced Fare Program
