Public Transport & Car Costs in Chicago
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Chicago, United States is $75. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Chicago: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Chicago | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Chicago | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Chicago
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.50 | $2.50 – $2.50 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $75 | $75 – $120 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.25 | $3.25 – $5.00 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.40 | $1.24 – $1.86 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $23 | $20 – $25 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.06 | $0.86 – $1.32 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $35,266 | $31,965 – $36,531 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $26,108 | $25,868 – $26,734 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.50$2.50 – $2.50
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $75$75 – $120
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.25$3.25 – $5.00
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.40$1.24 – $1.86
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $23$20 – $25
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.06$0.86 – $1.32
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $35,266$31,965 – $36,531
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $26,108$25,868 – $26,734
Other categories in Chicago
Transportation in Chicago: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Chicago?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Chicago, United States is around $75. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Chicago?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Chicago main cost-of-living page.