This program transports riders to medical appointments beyond their Township borders, utilizing lift-equipped buses. TRIP is sponsored by the State of Illinois Public Act 093-1004, Illinois Department of Transportation, and the transit services are provided by PACE. This program was initiated by the Northwest Regional Human Care Council and the Northwest Suburban Transportation Consortium.

Overview Information

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 9:00 pm and Saturday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. One-way rides cost $5.00 per township line crossed with a maximum charge of $10.00 per each one-way ride. The three destination criteria that must be met to qualify for ridership are as follows:

1. Your trip must be for Medical Purposes only,
2. You must cross Township lines, and
3. You must not duplicate existing services.

Riders may travel anywhere within these seven townships: Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover, Maine, Palatine, Schaumburg, and Wheeling. Other destinations covered are Stroger Cook County Hospital, Hines Veterans Hospital, Loyola Medical Center, and the Veterans Health Administration-Elgin Clinic.

To be eligible to participate in TRIP, you must reside in one of the five Townships listed below; you must be Age 60 or over, or Age 18 and over and have a permanent disability. Note: One service animal, caregiver or attendant may accompany the rider.

For information on registering, making reservations and scheduling rides, you must contact your individual Township.

Schaumburg Township

One Illinois Boulevard
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
847.882.1929

Service area: The geographic area the buses travel includes Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover, Maine, Palatine, Schaumburg and Wheeling Townships, as well as the medical campuses of Stroger Cook County Hospital, Hines Veterans Hospital, Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, and the VA Hospital in Elgin.

Cost: $5.00 each way, for every township border crossed, to a maximum of $10.00 per one-way trip.

Registration: All Riders Must be pre-registered by completing a TRIP Registration Form, and a Consent to Release Information Form (separate from the Township Transportation Registration Form). Forms and assistance with their completion are available at the Schaumburg Township Transportation Department, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-3314, weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Be sure to bring: Documentation of age or disability (social security award letter), Driver’s License or State I.D., proof of residency, and a name and phone number of a contact in case of an emergency.

Qualifications: Residents must be at least 60 years of age for a “Senior” citizen registration and at least 18 years of age to qualify for a “Disabled” registration.
Hours of Service: Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Reservations: Reservations should be made by calling 847.882.1929 three to fourteen working days in advance, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please let us know at that time if you will be needing the lift.