On June 21, Metra leaders rolled out a revolutionary proposal to revamp fares and downsize its zone system. But interviews with BNSF Line riders Wednesday generated a collective "huh?" from many ...

Metra leaders released a 2024 budget and fare plan Wednesday with significant changes to the railroad's ticketing and zone system. The proposal, which won't be voted on until November, would ...

With the new fare prices taking effect Feb. 1, Metra is discontinuing the $100 Super-Saver pass, replacing it with monthly, zone-based passes ranging from $75 to $135.

Currently, Metra has 10 different zones, based on distance from downtown Chicago. The new program will shrink that number to just four zones, according to Metra officials.

Metra fares have traditionally been divided into zones, meaning the farther a passenger rides the more they pay. Under the new structure, Metra’s traditional 10 zones will be reduced to four.

Metra’s proposed $1.1 billion budget for 2024 restructures fares, nixing the 10-ride pass and reducing fare zones from 10 to four.

Metra is overhauling ticket prices, reducing zones from 10 to 4, eliminating 10-ride passes, and closing the rest of its ticketing windows.

Metra has proposed zone changes, as well as fare and pass changes to start in 2024 and want your feedback on them.

Next month will see the introduction of a new fare system for Metra trains in the Chicago area, but there will also be massive changes to how tickets are purchased for some riders.

Metra has approved zone changes, as well as train fare and pass changes for 2024 after passing a $1.1 billion operating budget.