A 1-day CTA L pass costs $5, while a 3-day pass costs $15. This means the 3-day pass is equivalent to paying $5 per day, the same as the daily cost of a 1-day pass.
Compare CTA L 1-day vs 3-day pass prices
- 1-Day Pass: Costs $5 and allows unlimited rides on CTA buses and trains for 24 hours from the time of purchase.
- 3-Day Pass: Costs $15 and provides unlimited rides on CTA buses and trains for 72 hours from the time of purchase.
- Cost per day: When considering the 3-day pass, the cost per day is $5, which is the same as the 1-day pass.
When to choose which pass
- 1-day pass: Suitable for those who need unlimited rides for a single day, such as tourists or locals with a busy day of travel.
- 3-day pass: A good option for those who plan to use the CTA extensively over three consecutive days.
- Individual rides: If you don’t plan to use the CTA frequently, purchasing individual rides or using a Ventra card with pay-as-you-go might be more cost-effective.
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