Ride in Kane

Ride in Kane is a public paratransit transportation service providing curb to curb bus or taxi service to individuals 65 and older, individuals with a disability, and those with low income who qualify for the service in Kane County. Ride in Kane operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The current cash fare is $5.00 for the first 10 miles of a trip and $1.50 per each additional mile over 10 miles. The service is only available to residents of Kane County.

Ride in Kane is administered by Kane County Division of Transportation in partnership with Pace Suburban Bus, and local municipalities, townships, and social service agencies operating as local sponsors.

Click here to view an informational flyer about the program.

Ride in Kane has teamed up with the Veterans Assistance Commission to offer free rides to local VA Clinics and the Veterans Treatment Court. Learn more here.

Interested in becoming a Ride in Kane sponsor? You can reach out to the Ride in Kane Manager at rideinkane@co.kane.il.us or call (630) 762-2600. Information on how to become a sponsor is available here.

To use the Ride in Kane service, you must be registered with a local sponsor.

1. The first step is to determine if you live in a sponsored area or are a client of the social service agencies participating as sponsors. Click here, or on the Sponsor tab at the top of this page to view our participating sponsors and for contact information.

2. Second, contact the sponsor directly to register with them. Local sponsors determine individual ride restrictions and eligibility requirements for their riders. Once you have registered you will receive a copy of the Rider's Guide - click the links to view in English or Spanish.

Online Registration

Ride in Kane Guide | Paseo En Guia Kane

3. Third, once registered you can start scheduling rides in accordance with the sponsor ride restrictions.

If you have any questions about the program, please call the Ride in Kane information line: (630) 762-2600.

Ride in Kane staff is available to answer questions about the program and help guide you to the appropriate sponsor. Please call the information line or visit our office to register for rides or with questions about the program. The Ride in Kane office is located at:

41W011 Burlington Road

Campton Hills

9:00 am - 4:00 Monday-Friday

We are located in Administration "Building A" located at the western edge of the KDOT campus, signage is posted at the building's entrance.

ADA parking is available directly next to the entrance.

Ride in Kane is administered by the Kane County Paratransit Coordinating Council. The Council is a consortium of citizen members, local advocates and agencies organized to help develop, implement, enhance, and improve the existing paratransit system in Kane County.

TITLE VI POLICY NOTICE

The Ride in Kane service operates without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes she or he has been affected by any discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with their sponsoring agency or the Kane County Division of Transportation, the program administrator.

To view the Ride in Kane Title VI approved policy, click here.