how to use a ventra card
1 Ventra Cards: You can load any amount of money on a Ventra card with cash or with an online Ventra account. 2  You can use the to pay per ride or load unlimited ride passes onto the card. 3  Ventra Tickets: These are disposable, paper cards used for single ride and day pass unlimited-ride tickets.ow much does it cost to purchase a Ventra Card? Ventra Cards will have a one-time fee of $5 at purchase. Riders can be refunded their $5 (as transit value) if they register their Ventra Cards within 90 days of purchase. But cardholders will face a $5 monthly fee if they donât use their card for 18 months.