​​​​​What is Ride in Kane and Who Can Use It?

Ride in Kane provides 24/7 curb-to-curb transportation services for eligible Kane County residents:

  • Seniors (65+) & Individuals with Disabilities: May travel anywhere within Kane County and within municipalities that are partially in Kane County. Trips outside Kane County must start or end within Kane County.
  • ​​Veterans: May travel to the Hoffman Estates and Aurora VA Clinics, the Aurora Vet Center and the Kane County Veterans Treatment Court.  ​

​​Fares:

  • $5.00 for the first 10 miles; $2.00 for each additional mile.
  • Payment accepted by Ventra (at reservation) or exact cash onboard.
  • To pay with Ventra, first establish a Pace TripCheck account and register your Ventra account number onto your Paratransit file. More details can be found at: https://www.pacebus.com/dar   

Service Details:

  • All vehicles are wheelchair accessible.
  • This is a shared-ride service. The bus may pick up and drop off other passengers during your ride.
  • This is curb-to-curb service. Drivers cannot escort riders outside the vehicle or carry packages.
  • One Personal Care Attendant (PCA) allowed per rider (PCA rides free).
  • Riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Service is available 365 days a year.​

Ride in Kane General Information

Phone: (630) 762-2600
Email: RideInKane@KaneCountyIL.gov

Start Using Ride in Kane ​​2 Easy Steps

Step 1 - Determine Eligibility 

Seniors (65+) & Individuals with Disabilities must obtain one of the following:

    • RTA Reduced Fare - Easiest permit to obtain; Ride in Kane fare applies; reduced fares on CTA, Pace, and Metra.
    • Ride Free Permit - Ride in Kane fare applies; must meet RTA income limits; free rides on CTA, Pace, and Metra.
              
    • ADA Paratransit Permit - Ride in Kane fare applies. Requires an in-person interview and functional assessment conducted by the RTA. Provides eligibility for ADA paratransit (e.g., Pace) for riders who need service beyond local dial-a-ride boundaries or cannot use fixed-route transit.
The fastest way to receive your permit is to apply online using a smartphone and to allow for e-mail communications. 
More information at www.fares.rtachicago.org | (312) 913-3110.

RTA Permit Application Portal - Scan QR code below to apply for an RTA permit using your cell phone.
QR Code link to RTA Permit Application Portal

​Veterans:

Veterans do not need an RTA Permit. Provide your Veterans Healthcare ID number when registering.

Step 2 - Register & Schedule Your Ride

Call Pace at 1-866-727-6842 and provide RTA Fare Permit ID number or Veterans Healthcare ID number.

  • Hours to register: Mon–Fri 6am–6pm; Sat–Sun 8am–5pm
  • Schedule a ride: 2 hours to 7 days in advance​

Ride in Kane service is available 365 days a year.

Need to travel beyond Kane County?
ADA Paratransit serves the wider region.

ADA Paratransit is a shared ride, origin-to-destination transportation option within the six-county RTA region, for eligible riders whose health or disability condition(s) prevent them from using fixed route buses or ‘L’ trains for some or all of their trips. Riders must qualify through the RTA ADA certification process (not age-based). ADA Paratransit services operate within three-quarters of a mile of CTA or Pace fixed bus routes or CTA 'L' train stations —covering a wider area than Ride in Kane. Cross-county trips may require transfers between ADA carriers.

Cost: $3.25 per one-way trip.

Phone: (312) 663-4357
Website: RTA Chicago - Accessible Transit

Title VI Program Notice

Kane County operates without regard to race, color, or national origin, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes he or she has been affected by any discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with Kane County.