Pace Vanpool: A Smarter Commute to Work

Take Control of Your Commute to and from Work

In a Pace van, a group of 4 or more participants travel together to work, share resources and save significantly compared to driving alone or carpooling. Primary drivers receive personal use of the Pace van within mileage limits and do not make vanpool payments. Riders pay low monthly fares and may receive discounts by serving as backup drivers and inviting more commuters to join.  

Vanpoolers must live or work in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry or Will Counties. Vanpool groups may travel between Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. 

Pace Vanpool Includes:

Let's Get Started

Many Pace Vanpools already have seats available. If you match to an existing group, you may be able to enjoy three free test rides and then join a vanpool. Or you can start a new rideshare group. 

Employer Support

Pace offers FREE commuter services, expertise, and marketing materials so you can develop and maintain an employee transportation program.

Reliable Transportation for Your Work Commute

Choose from three Pace services designed to help you get to work. The Traditional Vanpool, as described on this page, is a regular point-A to point-B commute traveling between home and work while both the Feeder Vanpool and VanGo are a first or last-mile connection to and from bus, train, or park-n-ride locations.

Vanpools for Employers and Non-Profit Organizations

Pace vans are available in minivans and conversion vans, including wheelchair-accessible options. 

Explore Carpooling. Start Saving. 

Not ready to commit to a Pace vanpool? You and another person can start your own carpool. Share your own vehicle, coordinate your schedule, and split expenses. You can register to find a carpool partner if you don’t already have one. Once you start experiencing the convenience and savings of carpooling, a Pace vanpool is the next logical step! For more information, call (847) 5-WE-POOL or email us. 

What is the Pace Vanpool Program?

Pace Vanpool Incentive Program (VIP) is a public transportation program designed to reduce the number of vehicles on the road and make commuting affordable. Operating for over 30 years, Pace provides a cost-effective way for commuters to travel together to employment.  

Pace buys the vans using grants from the federal government making Pace vanpools more affordable by reducing operating costs.