I'll post there his are the most recent thread related to Ventra

I have a Ventra Card (the blue one which expires in 2037!) from a previous visit to Chicago. I didn't register it so I guess I lost the $5.

I last used the card a couple of years ago and I just checked it on line and it says 'suspended' but the FAQ are hopless and go on about reactivating it if you've lost it or damaged it.

So will just adding a transit pass reactivate it or should I just get a new one when I arrive in May, register it and then use the $5 credit to reduce the cost of the $28 7 day pass?

Ta.