Transportation Numbers

Schaumburg Township Dispatch
(847) 882-1929

Metra Rail
(312) 322-6900

RTA
(312) 836-4949

CTA
(312) 836-7000

Illinois Department of Transportation
(217) 782-7820

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Schaumburg Township Transportation Department

The Schaumburg Township Transportation Department provides door-to-door transportation service to eligible Schaumburg Township residents. This service is provided to our Senior and Disabled Community for their various transportation needs, including medical and dental appointments, shopping and social outings. Service is typically provided within the boundaries of Schaumburg Township, or 5 miles beyond township boundaries for medical purposes only.  All Schaumburg Township buses have lift capability.

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Eligibility

Schaumburg Township transportation services are provided for Seniors (age 60 and over) and Permanently Disabled Persons (age 18 and over) who reside within Schaumburg Township. All riders are required to register with the Transportation Department prior to service. Verification of age and residency is required. Permanently Disabled Citizens must furnish proof of permanent disability.

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Reservations

Reservations are required for all transportation service. Reservations are taken on a “first come-first serve” basis. All reservations must be made no less than 24 hours in advance before 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Medical and dental appointments must be confirmed for reservations to be accepted. Reservations for planned trips will be taken no more than two weeks advance. Passengers must personally inform the dispatcher of each stop he/she will be making during their trip. *If a personal assistant is required, they must register and reserve a seat for both people.

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mini-Bus
Monday - Friday,  9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Cost
1.00 per ride. Tipping is not allowed.

Cancellations
Passengers must personally notify the dispatcher of any cancellations as soon as possible.

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Township Riders Initiative Program (TRIP)

In a cooperative effort with PACE, Schaumburg Township has joined Elk Grove, Hanover, Palatine and Wheeling Townships in providing the Township Riders Initiative Program (TRIP) to its residents. The TRIP program allows eligible residents to receive transportation service from PACE within the boundaries of Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover, Maine, Schaumburg, Palatine, and Wheeling Township for medical purposes only. Read more ››

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Seniors Ride Free Program

Schaumburg Township Transportation Department can assist Illinois residents with applying for the Seniors Ride Free Program from the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). Read more ››

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Media Releases

Currently none.

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“Funds (in whole/part) were provided through an award from Age Options through grants from the Illinois Department on Aging, I.S. Department of Health and Human Services under Title III of the Older Americans Act.”