There are 4 dial-a-ride programs in Will County. (See also the Ride DuPage program for additional service operating partly in Will County.) Service boundaries, eligibility, and fares vary. See below for details.
Service Name: | Access Will County | |
Service Area: | Will County, one mile outside Will County, and parts of southern Cook County | |
Service Hours: | Monday–Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm | |
Eligibility: | Residents who live within participating townships in Will County and who are 60+ years of age or have a disability. To become eligible for the program, you must sign up with your participating township. Those participating townships are Channahon, Crete, Custer, Florence, Frankfort, Green Garden, Manhattan, Monee, Peotone, Reed, Plainfield, Washington, Wesley, Will, Wilmington and Wilton Townships. | |
Fares: | (within your township) $2 one-way or $4 round-trip; (outside your township) $4 one-way or $8 round-trip. Accompanying caretakers ride free. | |
Ventra for Payment: | Yes. Click here for instructions on how to pay with Ventra | |
Advanced Call-In: | At least 1 day, and up to 7 days, in advance. | |
Reservations: | (800) 244-4410, call Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. | |
Additional Info: | Access Will County Rider Guide. Contact Will County at (815) 774-6346 to learn more. | |
Service Name: | DuPage Township | |
Service Area: | DuPage Township | |
Service Hours: | Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | |
Eligibility: | Disabled and Seniors who have an RTA reduced fare card. | |
Fares: | Disabled $1.00, Senior $1.00 | |
Ventra for Payment: | Yes. Click here for instructions on how to pay with Ventra | |
Advanced Call-In: | Beginning on Thursdays, reservations are taken 1-7 days in advance of service. | |
Reservations: | 1-800-244-4410 call between 7:00am - 5:00pm | |
Additional Info: | ||
Service Name: | Central Will | |
Service Area: | City of Joliet, Homer Township, Joliet Township, Lockport Township, Troy Township, and Jackson Township. | |
Service Hours: | Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | |
Eligibility: | Disabled and seniors with an RTA Reduced Fare Card that are residents of one of the sponsoring townships. Registration is done through the call center number below and Title XX Seniors need to register with Will County Senior Services, 251 N. Center Street, Joliet, IL 60435; Phone: 815-723-9713. | |
Fares: | $2.00 | |
Ventra for Payment: | Yes. Click here for instructions on how to pay with Ventra | |
Advanced Call-In: | Up to three days in advance of service. | |
Reservations: | 1-800-244-4410 call between 6:00am and 5:00pm | |
Additional Info: | Companions are allowed and required to pay the fare described above. | |
Service Name: | Wheatland Township | |
Service Area: | Wheatland Township and DuPage County (as part of Ride DuPage) | |
Service Hours: | 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year | |
Eligibility: | Disabled and Senior | |
Fares: | $2.00 flat rate, $1.00 per mile. | |
Ventra for Payment: | Yes. Click here for instructions on how to pay with Ventra | |
Advanced Call-In | 1-7 days in advance; 2 hours minimum notice for same-day service. | |
Reservations: | 1-800-713-7445 | |
Additional Info: | Riders must register with Wheatland Township (630-717-0092). Please allow 3-5 days processing. |