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Need day pass info for Chicago EL trains as where do u get one?

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Need day pass info for Chicago EL trains as where do u get one?
Posted by railtrail on Thursday, September 25, 2014 9:22 AM

Had to walk several blocks to a Marriott just to buy a weekend pass for the EL. Its easy for the METRA  just  buy it on board. But no...unless things have changed you cant buy a pass at the EL stations.

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Friday, September 26, 2014 9:59 AM

Erie Lackawanna doesn't exist anymore but you can buy various versions of the Ventra fare card at any L station.  More information can be found at the CTA website,  http://www.transitchicago.com 

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul
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Posted by railtrail on Saturday, September 27, 2014 8:48 PM

thank u the old way was a real pain...Now how about EL service into union station?

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 6:44 AM

railtrail

thank u the old way was a real pain...Now how about EL service into union station?

As I mentioned earlier, Erie Lackawanna ended passenger service to Chicago (Dearborn Station) in 1970.  However, the closest stop on the L to Chicago Union Station is Clinton on the Congress (Blue) Line.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul
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Posted by LAWRENCE D SELL on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 11:16 AM

Buy a Vistra Card from any machine and load the pass you want.

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