ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL – Improving regional connectivity is a priority for Pace and its partners at Metra, CTA, and RTA. In addition to the new Pace/CTA unlimited-ride passes and reduced pass pricing starting Monday, February 20th, Pace passengers will ride more for less with the elimination of transfers between Pace services. Passengers transferring to Pace premium services will continue to pay a surcharge to get to the premium base fare.
“The elimination of transfer fees improves access for all by making our services more affordable and our fares more equitable,” said Executive Director Melinda Metzger. “We will continue to evaluate our fares and service to meet the needs of those we serve and ensure regional connectivity.”
Free transfers are valid when using Ventra within two hours of the first trip taken. A Ventra card is free after registration and allows riders to store passes and discounts and save money on each ride.
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Pace Suburban Bus safely and efficiently moves people to work, school, and other regional destinations with its family of public transportation services. Pace offers affordable and environmentally responsible transit options for the residents of 274 municipalities in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties. The backbone of Chicago's suburbs, Pace serves tens of thousands of daily riders. One of the largest bus services in North America, Pace covers 3,677 square miles, an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut and about 15 times the size of the City of Chicago. Pace's innovative approach to public transportation gives the agency a national reputation as an industry leader.