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Ventra on Windows Pc

Developed By: Chicago Transit Authority

License: Free

Rating: 2,7/5 - 5.622 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.2.9
Size 171.1 MB
Release Date November 14, 24
Category Maps & Navigation Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (13)]

What's New:
The latest release of the Ventra App brings you updates to Metra fares for a more seamless commuting experience!What's New:Metra Fare Changes:• Stay ahead... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Use transit in and around all of Chicago: It's easy to manage and pay your fare on CTA, Metra and Pace buses and trains with the Ventra app. Find all the features you're us... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Ventra and install on Windows PC. Ventra is free Maps & Navigation app, developed by Chicago Transit Authority. Latest version of Ventra is 2.2.9, was released on 2024-11-14 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of Ventra is 2,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 5,622 users, 2,639 users had rated it 5*, 1,776 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Ventra on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Ventra on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Ventra on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Ventra using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Ventra" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Ventra on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Ventra" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.2.9 , 2.2.8.

Download Ventra 2.2.9 on Windows PC – 171.1 MB

Download Ventra 2.2.8 on Windows PC – 36 MB

Use transit in and around all of Chicago: It's easy to manage and pay your fare on CTA, Metra and Pace buses and trains with the Ventra app. Find all the features you're used to on the Ventra website and more, including mobile ticketing for Metra trains!


With the Ventra app, you can:


• Check your balance and available passes in your Ventra Card's transit account.
• Instantly load value or passes to your Ventra Card's transit account.
• Switch autoload for transit value or passes on and off.
• Buy and use Metra mobile tickets to ride any Metra train.
• Use transit value you've loaded to buy a Metra ticket.
• Get real-time account notifications so you know when it's time to load more fare or buy more tickets.
• Get real-time arrival/departure information from CTA, Metra and Pace all in one app—by picking a stop, using favorites or looking at service near where you're standing.
The latest release of the Ventra App brings you updates to Metra fares for a more seamless commuting experience!

What's New:
Metra Fare Changes:
• Stay ahead of your journey with the latest Metra fare adjustments.
• The app now reflects the most up-to-date Metra pricing for accurate trip planning.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Required to be able to access the camera device.