Chicago’s commuter rail is moving to raise fares to help offset a budget gap that threatens to upend the region’s transit service.
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Metra will implement fare hikes ranging from 13 % to 15 % starting February 2026 to counter a projected $200 million funding shortfall — a move that aims to prevent service cuts in the immediate term.