We provide the van. You save thousands of dollars a year.
Like carpools, a Pace Vanpool connects individuals who live near each other and have similar travel patterns/work hours to form a rideshare arrangement. Available for commuters who live or work in Pace’s service area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties).
Save Money
Chicago-area residents who give up their car in favor of transit save an average of $970 per month ($11,643* annually). That's a lot of money.
Driver Bonus
Pace Vanpool drivers can participate at no cost with groups of 4 commuters and get 300 personal usage miles. Backup drivers receive a $25/month discount and Part-time drivers receive a $15/month discount.
Less Stress
Avoid the stress of traffic by using Pace Vanpool.
Connect With Others
Find other riders to share the fun with on your commute.
Door-to-Door Service
Leave from home and arrive at work in one simple step.
More Time
Riders can use their time productively or to just sit back and relax.
Paid With Pre-Tax
Employees can pay with pre-tax dollars, savings of up to 40%.**
*American Public Transportation Association′s (APTA) June 2019 Transit Savings Report
**up to the authorized pre-tax limits of $280 per month
Pace supplies the vehicle and covers costs, including:
Fuel • Tolls • Insurance • Maintenance • Roadside assistance • Van washes
Coworkers, neighbors, or friends who already know each other can form a Pace Vanpool, or an individual can match with other commuters/Vanpools using the Pace RideShare tool. One member must volunteer as the primary driver, and at least one other person must volunteer as a back-up driver. Each commuter submits start-ups forms and deposits to Pace, and the approval process takes up to 4-6 weeks. Once approved, the Vanpool is assigned a Pace vehicle, and commuters start saving money while enjoying a better commute!
Each rider pays a low monthly fare based on distance and number of participants. This covers all costs of the vanpool, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, tolls, roadside assistance and van washes.
2022 MONTHLY VANPOOL PASSENGER FARE SCHEDULE
| REGULAR FULL TIME FARE SCHEDULE | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Round Trip Van Miles | 4 Pass* | 5 Pass* | 6 Pass* | 7-8 Pass* | 9-10 Pass* | 11-12 Pass* | 13-14 Pass* |
| 1-20 Miles | $112 | $99 | $92 | $85 | $73 | $73 | $73 |
| 21-30 Miles | $117 | $103 | $96 | $89 | $75 | $73 | $73 |
| 31-40 Miles | $122 | $109 | $102 | $95 | $78 | $73 | $73 |
| 41-50 Miles | $128 | $114 | $107 | $99 | $81 | $73 | $73 |
| 51-60 Miles | $133 | $119 | $111 | $103 | $86 | $75 | $73 |
| 61-70 Miles | $138 | $124 | $116 | $107 | $89 | $77 | $73 |
| 71-80 Miles | $142 | $130 | $121 | $112 | $92 | $79 | $73 |
| 81-90 Miles | $146 | $134 | $125 | $116 | $97 | $81 | $73 |
| 91-100 Miles | $150 | $138 | $129 | $119 | $100 | $85 | $75 |
| 101-110 Miles | $153 | $141 | $132 | $123 | $103 | $87 | $77 |
| 111-120 Miles | $160 | $145 | $136 | $127 | $107 | $89 | $79 |
| 121-130 Miles | $163 | $149 | $140 | $130 | $112 | $91 | $81 |
| 131-140 Miles | $166 | $153 | $144 | $134 | $116 | $94 | $85 |
| 141-150 Miles | $171 | $157 | $148 | $138 | $119 | $97 | $87 |
| 151-160 Miles | $174 | $161 | $151 | $141 | $123 | $99 | $89 |
*The van driver is excluded from this passenger/van count.
$58/passenger (driver rides free) • $29/passenger (if riding 3 days or less per week)
| NEW! PART-TIME FARE |
|---|
| 50% OFF the regular fare for Vanpools and/or riders riding 3 days or less per week |
The prices listed in the table above are based on you making five round-trip commutes per week. However, Pace recognizes that many people don’t commute to their workplaces five days per week, and we can offer flexible prices accordingly. Pace staff will work with your group of vanpoolers to create a monthly fare that accounts for the actual weekly operation of the van.
Pace Vanpool participants can save even more on their fares by using a commuter benefit. Sometimes referred to as a Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefit, this program is set up by employers to allow their employees to use pre-tax dollars or a subsidy to pay for bus, train or vanpool fares saving on taxes each year. The commuter benefit can be used for parking costs too.
Find out how much you could save monthly and annually using the RTA Transit Benefit Fare Program Savings Calculator.
Check to see if your employer is offering a tax-free commuter benefit, and if so, sign up to take advantage of the savings. If your employer doesn't offer a transit benefit fare program, encourage them to enroll. You could send your employer an email containing information about the RTA Transit Benefit Fare Program.
The easiest way to see if you match with an existing Pace Vanpool or carpool, or with other commuters interested in forming a rideshare group, is to register at PaceRideShare.com. Our secure, free matching service compares your commute to the commutes of over 5,000 registered RideShare participants and existing Pace Vanpools.
You can also share this Join my Group flyer with your coworkers who might be interested in pooling with you.
You′ll save money, help reduce congestion and have a more productive commute by ridesharing.
Please see links below to find out more about non-traditional Vanpool options. You'll find resources for employers (including our Employee Shuttle program), non-profits, and commuters planning to drive their Pace Vanpool to Metra stations.
