Reminder: Spring 2026 U-PASS+ with Metra

Dear UIC students:

UIC students who opt into U-PASS have the option to add Metra Rail as part of the U-PASS+ program. This will allow unlimited rides across any line except the South Shore line, providing UIC students with unprecedented access to the Chicagoland area and beyond.

For U-PASS+ details and to add Metra Rail, visit the U-Pass+ webpage.

For spring 2026, the CTA U-PASS and U-PASS+ are available to all students taking six or more credit hours.

• Spring U-PASS and U-PASS+ will be active from Jan. 7-May 13, 2026 (dates for the College of Medicine and College of Dentistry are Dec. 31, 2025-Apr 29, 2026).
• The deadline to opt in for the spring 2026 U-PASS and U-PASS+ is 11:59 p.m. Feb. 12. After Feb. 2, and for the rest of the spring semester, students cannot opt out. No exceptions will be made for missing these deadlines.
• Students who drop below six credit hours before the opt-in/opt-out deadlines will have their U-PASS deactivated and will not be assessed the fee.
• Students who opt in but are not registered for at least six credit hours will not be eligible and will not be assessed the fee.
• Fees:
  • Spring 2026 U-PASS (CTA) is $163 for most students (College of Medicine is $175)
  • Spring 2026 U-PASS+ (CTA + Metra) is $380 for most students (College of Medicine is $399)

We encourage all students to review their current status to confirm it is set accordingly at go.uic.edu/spring_upass. For students with existing U-PASS cards, the standard policies on lost/replacement cards will still be enforced.

Thank you,

UIC ID Center Team

For more information, please contact:
UIC ID Center
idcenter@uic.edu