Chicago transit agencies propose fare hikes, restate 2026 budgets

Route to Opportunity: How Chicago's Transit System Is Redefining Access

As cities across the country deal with widening income gaps and cultural disparities, one persistent issue is that where you live has a profound impact on the opportunities available to you. In Chicago, a city of neighborhoods each with its own rich culture and history, the connection between housing, access to transportation, and upward mobility is crucial for progressing the ability to reach jobs, schools, healthcare, and other essentials that…

Chicago transit agencies propose fare hikes, restate 2026 budgets

Hope now rides with the Illinois General Assembly to provide state funding that could prevent rail and bus service cuts.

CTA, Metra propose fare increases of 25, 50 cents a ride

(Editor’s Note: This story was reported by Igor Studenkov for the Evanston RoundTable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was shared with The Record as part of an ongoing collaborative effort.) The Chicago Transit Authority and Metra still kept any potential service cuts close to their vest as they released their proposed 2026 budgets this month. The two […] The post CTA, Metra propose fare increases of 25, 50 cents a ride appeared first on …

It will officially cost more to ride Chicago transit starting next year

Both CTA and Metra have announced fare increases across the board for next year to close a budget gap