Service Types

Fixed Route Bus System	Pace conveniently carries commuters throughout the region using a set schedule trips and efficient routing. Fixed routes serve more than 210 municipalities and carry over 2.88 million riders per month. Buses have priority seating and hydraulic kneel to ensure a safe rider experience for seniors and people with disabilities. All buses have bike racks (capacity: 2 adult bikes). Know your local routes Create a trip plan to your favorite destinations
Express Service Network	Pace's Express Service Network is designed to improve connectivity throughout Northeast Illinois and provide access to jobs, schools and medical care that may not be available in a rider's local area. Route 755 and 855 will provide premium service between Plainfield and downtown Chicago, with intermediate stops in Bolingbrook, Ashland CTA station, East Loop and the Illinois Medical District. Learn where to get on and start riding tomorrow
Vanpools	Vanpool Incentive Program is now the second largest vanpool program in the country. The vanpool program provides passenger vans to small groups of 5-14 people traveling together to and from work. Each rider pays a low monthly fare based on distance and number of participants. Fares cover all costs of the vanpool. Vanpool is an excellent transit solution in areas where population density cannot support fixed route bus service. Carpoolers and interested parties for Pace vanpool also reference www.PaceRideShare.com Traditional Vanpool: Form a group and use a Pace van for work commute Metra Feeders: Form a group and combine Metra service and Pace vanpool for work commute Employer Shuttle Program: Use a Pace van to get your employees to work Advantage Van Not-for-profit human service organizations provide work commute for persons with disabilities
Community Vehicle Program	Pace provides a non-traditional, flexible approach to transportation with Community Vehicle Program. Communities with limited demand for fixed route service may customize these programs to best serve their residents. Learn how to qualify
Dial-a-Ride Service	With the help of grants and subsidies, Pace contracts with 30 Dial-a-Ride projects with villages and townships for the operation of curb-to-curb service for seniors and people with disabilities. Pace also contracts with private providers for the operation of 32 Dial-a-Ride projects. Know the Dial-a-Ride service nearest you
Call-n-Ride Service	Call-n-Ride is an innovative new approach to local public transit service. It is a reservation based, curb-to-curb service that the general public use to get anywhere within a designated geographic service area. Learn more about Call-n-Ride service in: West Joliet Round Lake Area
ADA Paratransit Service	ADA service provides pre-arranged origin-to-destination trips for persons with disabilities whose eligibility has been determined by the regional certification process. ADA services operate in Chicago and all suburban areas that are within 3/4 mile of Pace's regular fixed routes, during the same hours of operation. ADA service subscribers who qualify for Illinois Circuit Breaker can take advantage of riding fixed route for free. Learn more about ADA Paratransit Service in: Chicago Suburbs