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

Ride in Kane provides shared, 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. 
  • ​​Veterans: may travel to the Hoffman Estates and Aurora VA Clinics, the Aurora Vet Center and the Kane County Veterans Treatment Court.  ​

​​Fares for One-Way Trip:

  • $5.00 for the first 10 miles; $2.00 for each additional mile
  • Pay with Ventra (when booking) or exact cash onboard 
  • To pay with Ventra, create a Pace TripCheck account: https://www.pacebus.com/dar​​   

Service Details:

  • Service is available 24/7, 365 days a year
  • 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.

Ride in Kane General Information

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

Start Using Ride in Kane ​​2 Easy Steps

Step 1 - Eligibility Verification - Obtain Your Required Permit or ID​

Seniors (65+) & Individuals with Disabilities: need an RTA Fare Permit

    • RTA Reduced Fare is the easiest option, and recommended for most riders
    • Permit is typically received within 7-10 days by mail
    • Learn more or apply online at www.fares.rtachicago.org 
    • RTA Customer Service: (312) 913-3110        
Eligible RTA permit cards (some may require additional steps or an in-person interview): 
Reduced Fare Card, Ride Free Card, ADA Paratransit Card or Access Pilot Program Card
Ride in Kane fares are not waived with any RTA permit.

QR Code link to RTA Permit Application Portal

​Veterans: use Veterans Healthcare ID.
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Step 2 - Call Pace at 1-866-727-6842 to Register & ​Schedule Your Ride: ​

  • 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

Ride in Kane ​​​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.