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How to apply for a Ride Free Permit. Apply for BAP at the Illinois Department of Aging's website or call 1-800-252-8966 [TTY: 1-888-206-1327]. Information is also available at many senior centers, the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities in the City of Chicago, and Independent Living Centers.
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Apply online now at fares.rtachicago.org and get your permit faster! By applying online, your application will be processed within 3 days for new, renewal, and replacement Ride Free permits. The online portal works on most PCs, laptops, smart phones, and tablets.
Seniors, aged 65 or older: If you are an Illinois resident, and currently enrolled in the Illinois Department on Aging’s Benefit Access Program, you are eligible for free transit on fixed routes operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace.
How do I get Access? The fastest way to get a permit is to apply online at GetAccess.org. You can also call RTA Customer Service at (312) 913-3110. Paper applications are available to download, fill out, and mail in. Those wishing to apply in person can do so at 62 registration sites. View a map of registration sites to find one close to you.
The Ride Free permit provides free rides on Metra, Pace and CTA fixed routes for low-income Illinois residents who are enrolled in the Illinois Department of Aging Benefit Access Program. The RTA issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permit cards online and in-person.
RTA-issued reduced fare permits allow seniors and people with qualifying disabilities to ride certain services on Pace, CTA and Metra at a reduced rate if they present a valid permit when paying.
If you are enrolled in the Illinois Circuit Breaker program and have an RTA-issued Ride Free Circuit Permit, you are eligible to ride free. If you are not in possession of either permit, you must apply for one with the RTA.