1. CTA — Chicago Transit Authority
Bus and rail transit across Chicago.
(888) 968-7282 · 567 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661 · 24/7 service · Visit Website
Best Transportation in Illinois — 16 verified resources
16 Resources
2. Metra Commuter Rail — Chicago
Commuter rail connecting Chicago suburbs.
(312) 322-6777 · 547 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661 · Daily service · Visit Website
3. Pace Suburban Bus
Bus service in Chicago suburbs.
(847) 364-7223 · 550 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 · Daily service · Visit Website
4. Connect Transit — Bloomington-Normal
Public transit in central Illinois.
(309) 828-9833 · 351 Wylie Dr, Normal, IL 61761 · Mon-Sat service · Visit Website
5. Springfield Mass Transit District
Bus service in Springfield.
(217) 522-5531 · 928 S 9th St, Springfield, IL 62703 · Mon-Sat service · Visit Website
6. Illinois Medicaid Transportation — Free
Non-emergency medical rides.
(877) 912-8880 · Statewide service · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
7. Amtrak — Illinois
Passenger rail connecting IL cities.
(800) 872-7245 · Multiple stations · Daily service
8. Amtrak — Free
National passenger rail service with discounts for seniors, veterans, and children.
Nationwide · Online
9. Greyhound — Free
Long-distance intercity bus service across the United States.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
10. FlixBus / Megabus — Free
Discount intercity bus services with low fares and free WiFi on most routes.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
11. US Department of Transportation — Free
Federal transportation hub with public transit, rail, and accessibility resources.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
12. 211 — Transportation Help — Free
Dial 211 for referrals to local transportation assistance, medical rides, and bus pass programs.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
13. Veterans Transportation Service — Free
Free VA transportation to medical appointments for eligible veterans. Contact local VA medical center.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
14. Modivcare (Medicaid Transportation) — Free
Non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid recipients in many states.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
15. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety — Free
Senior driving resources, safety programs, and CarFit assessments.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
16. National Aging and Disability Transportation Center — Free
NADTC — federal resource on transportation options for older adults and people with disabilities.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
Frequently Asked
- How many transportation resources are in Illinois?
- Women's Corner tracks 16 verified transportation resources for women in Illinois.
- Are transportation resources in Illinois free?
- 10 of the 16 listed transportation resources in Illinois are explicitly free or low-cost.
- Which cities in Illinois have transportation resources?
- Listings span cities including Chicago, Arlington Heights, Normal, Springfield.
- What are some examples of transportation resources in Illinois?
- Featured entries include CTA — Chicago Transit Authority, Metra Commuter Rail — Chicago, Pace Suburban Bus, Connect Transit — Bloomington-Normal, Springfield Mass Transit District.
- Do these listings include phone numbers?
- 7 of 16 Illinois transportation listings include verified phone numbers.