Carpooling Programs | Pace
Eligibility
(1) Participants must live or work within or traveling into Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, or Will Counties.
(2) Vanpool drivers must meet certain criteria: valid driver’s license (IL, IN, or WI), driving history, insurance, pass physical/drug test, complete defensive driver training, etc. There are also a background check and agreements.
Required documents
Drivers to provide a driver's license and proof of insurance for carpooling.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
312-836-7000
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RTA Travel Information Center
847-364-7223
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Main
800-713-7445
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Paratransit and Dial-a-Ride Reservations
847-228-3575
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Main - Spanish Line
847-364-PACE
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Main
312-663-4357
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RTA ADA Paratransit Certification Program
847-593-7665
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Vanpool Inquiries
312-663-HELP
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RTA ADA Paratransit Certification Program
Websitehttps://www.pacebus.com
Languages
Spanish, Polish, English
Application process
(1) Register at PaceCommuterRideshare.com and enter your home and work information to find carpool or vanpool matches.
(2) For carpooling, search for commuters with similar routes or sign up as a driver or rider. Trip details are arranged between participants.
(3) For vanpools, search for existing groups along your route and request to join. Pace will contact you with fare and schedule details.
(4) If no vanpool group exists, form a new one with 3 or more commuters who have similar schedules. Choose a primary and backup driver and complete the required forms. Pace provides the vehicle through the Vanpool Incentive Program.
Fees
Self-Pay
Riders in vanpools pay a monthly fare (varies based on route/schedule/rider status). Primary drivers typically ride free in groups meeting the required minimum number of riders.
For carpools, the cost is decided by the participants. Pace does not collect payment for carpools.
Service area
Kane County, IL
Mchenry County, IL
Cook County, IL
Will County, IL
Lake County, IL
Dupage County, IL
Provides local bus services, including fixed routes, call-n-ride, van pools and paratransit services.
Date of Last Formal Update
10/10/2025
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Providing organization
Pace
Provides local bus services, including fixed routes, call-n-ride, van pools and paratransit services.
