

The Ventra app is free and easy-to-use it allows you to take full advantage of all the app’s features. You must create a Ventra account to purchase Metra tickets. Can I use the app to buy Metra mobile tickets without creating a Ventra account? No – buying a Metra mobile ticket costs the same as a paper ticket at a ticket window or from a machine. Is there a surcharge if I buy a ticket in the app? Remember to buy your tickets in advance of when you ride so you've got a ticket and are ready to activate it as soon as you sit down on the train.

One-Way Tickets are good for 14 days from date of purchase.How long are the Metra mobile tickets I purchase good for?

You can then go and do other things on your phone and come back to the ticket during your ride if asked to show your ticket later. Activate ("use") your ticket only once you're on your train. Once you've bought your ticket, it stays stored on your device until you're ready to use it. (See below for expiration periods of all ticket types.) When do I activate my Metra mobile ticket? Tickets you buy are stored on your device until you use them. Buying your tickets in advance helps make sure you’re ready to go when you get on the train. Should I buy my Metra mobile ticket before I get on the train?
