Campus Connection

The Campus Connection pass for college students is valid for an entire semester (5 months) but can be purchased at any point during the semester at a pro-rated price. This pass is valid for unlimited rides on Pace buses and Call-n-Rides every day of the week at any time of the day. Passes are valid for five months, August 1 through December 31 or January 1 through May 31. (See below for a pass available during summer.) Please note that this pass is not valid on the CTA.

Pace recognizes that college students in the six-county suburban service area need affordable transportation. Pace's comprehensive system of bus routes, combined with the affordability of the Campus Connection, make travel to and from school less expensive and more convenient for students. You can use the RTA trip planner to find out which bus routes operate to and from your school.

Following is pricing information for the Campus Connection. Please note that the purchase price declines over the period of the semester:

New for 2010: Summer Campus Connection!

Beginning in June 2010, college students in northeastern Illinois now have the same opportunity to get a fantastic discount on their transportation needs during the summer as they do the fall and spring semesters. The Summer Campus Connection pass, like the regular Campus Connection, is for college students and is valid for the entire summer (3 months). This pass is valid for unlimited rides on Pace buses and Call-n-Rides every day of the week at any time of the day between June 1 and August 31. Please note that this pass is not valid on the CTA.

Unlike the regular Campus Connection, this summer pass is available for purchase at the same price ($140) the entire summer, so students should buy it as early as possible to take advantage of the discount.

How to Buy

Both versions of the Campus Connection are deeply discounted passes which make college student transportation more affordable. Proof of enrollment is required at time of purchase, and when the pass is used.

Take advantage of this bargain today! Passes may be purchased through the Pace Online Store or Ticket-by-Mail Program order form*. Some area colleges also sell passes and tickets on-campus to their students. Please contact your school to learn if Pace passes are available for purchase on-campus.

Pass/Ticket Sales Locations

NOTE: Campus Connection Pass will not be shipped if you do not provide the Student ID number! Please be sure to enter School and Student ID number in Special Instructions area at the bottom of billing info.