Riding MTD // Passes

Annual Pass

Non-transferable Annual Passes are good for unlimited riding for any twelve-month period and must be purchased at Illinois Terminal. The passes start on the first day of any given month. The cost per year is $60.00.

All Day Pass

Ride all day Saturday or Sunday on any MTD bus for $2.00. Saturday or Sunday passes can be purchased from any bus operator.

Dash Pass

Offered to senior citizens and riders with disabilities, the DASH Pass allows cardholders unlimited FREE ACCESS to regular MTD bus services. The DASH Pass is valid for up to three years, and must be renewed upon expiration. The DASH Pass does require a photo, and all DASH Pass holders must have their picture taken at Illinois Terminal. There is no charge for photographs. The instructions for obtaining a DASH Pass are as follows:

Dash Pass for Senior Citizens

Persons sixty-five(65) years of age and older may obtain a DASH Pass by providing proof of age at Illinois Terminal. DASH Passes will be issued directly to all eligible seniors upon verification of age

Dash Pass for Riders with Disabilities

Medicare Card holders and persons having significant difficulty boarding or alighting from an MTD vehicle may qualify for a DASH Pass as a rider with disability. Applications for DASH Passes must be submitted at Illinois Terminal, and must include a copy of a Medicare Card or certification from an MTD authorized agency Please contact ADA Customer Service for the list of authorized agencies. DASH Passes will be mailed to the applicant upon approval.

Persons sixty-five (65) years of age and older as well as Medicare Card holders who do not wish to obtain a DASH pass can ride for $.50

University of Illinois i-cards and I.D.'s

All University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff have unlimited access to all routes and services at all times. To ride, simply present your valid i-card to the operator.

Employees of allied organizations eligible to rent parking on campus who do not have an i-card may be eligible for unlimited access. Qualified individuals can obtain an unlimited access card at Illinois Terminal. For any other questions, please contact us.