Pace Vanpool

What is Pace Vanpool?

We provide the van. You get to enjoy a more comfortable commute, and you could save thousands of dollars a year.

Pace Vanpool is a workday rideshare arrangement that can help you enjoy a more comfortable and more affordable commute. It′s available for commuters who live or work in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties.

Pace Vanpools consist of individuals who live near each other and have similar travel patterns and work hours. Pace Vanpools operate similar to carpools except they include more perks.

The Perks

Save Money
Chicago-area residents who give up their car in favor of transit save an average of $920 per month ($11,040* annually). That's a lot of money.

Driver Bonus
Pace Vanpool drivers get 300 personal usage miles. Backup drivers receive a $10/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, meaning savings of up to 40%.**

^*American Public Transportation Association′s (APTA) March 2016 Transit Savings Report
^**up to the authorized pre-tax limits of $270 per month

How does it work?

Pace supplies the vehicle and covers costs, including:
Fuel • Tolls • Insurance • Maintenance • Roadside assistance • Van washes

A group of commuters decides to form a Pace Vanpool. One member volunteers as the primary driver and at least one other person volunteers as back-up driver. They then submit start-up forms and deposits to Pace and complete an approval process (in as little as four weeks). Once they receive the Pace vehicle, they are ready to save money and enjoy a better commute.

Fares and Prices

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.

2020 MONTHLY VANPOOL PASSENGER 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.}

Vanpool groups with 4 or 5 passengers may request a conversion van for a monthly surchage or $15.00 per passenger.
Vanpools utilizing the Indiana East-West Toll Road or the Chicago Skyway will be assessed a surcharge of $6 per passenger. Fares are based on 21 work/commute days per month (approximately 5 work/commute days per week). Fares will be adjusted to accommodate van operation which is consistently greater or fewer than 21 work days per month.
Guaranteed Ride Home - participants of Pace's Vanpool program are eligible for reimbursement of up to $125/year for alternative transportation taken due to a personal emergency. Does not apply to overtime.

Getting Started

Match with others using the Pace RideShare site

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′ll save money, help reduce congestion and have a more productive commute by ridesharing.

Connect With Other Commuters Here

Commuter Choice Tax Benefits

Van Types

Vanpool Driver Requirements

Additional Vanpool Resources

Please see links below to find out more about non-traditional Vanpool options. You'll find resources for employers (including our Employee Shuttle program), resources for non-profits, and resources for commuters planning to drive their Vanpool to Metra stations.

Employer Resources

ADVANTAGE VAN (FOR NON-PROFITS)

METRA FEEDERS