Starting March 1, McHenry County will launch a restructured, distance-based fare system for the MCRIDE program. These changes will bring the widely used paratransit service more in line with surrounding counties, leading to a more universal method of charging users of the program.
An additional change to the system is that verification will now be needed to receive the reduced fare rate. This verification comes in the form of an RTA permit card (Reduced Fare, Ride Free, Access Pilot or ADA Paratransit), which provides discounted rates on all public transit in the Chicagoland region.
The fare restructuring will be based on the following table:
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Trip Length
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Standard Fare
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Reduced Fare (With RTA Permit)
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5 miles or less
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$3.00
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$2.00
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5.01 miles to 10 miles
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$6.00
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$4.00
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More than 10 miles
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$9.00
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$6.00
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To register for an RTA permit card, you have a variety of options. You can visit the RTA website at www.rtachicago.org/riders/free-and-reduced-fare-programs to apply online or call (312) 913-3110 to learn more. We also have in person options available at:
- Senior Services Associates of Crystal Lake – 4704 Three Oaks Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
- Nunda Township – 3510 Bay Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
- Senior Services Associates of McHenry – 3519 N. Richmond Road, Johnsburg, IL 60051
- SOAR@Dorr – 1039 Lake Ave. Woodstock, IL, 60098
- McHenry County Division of Transportation – 16111 Nelson Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098
If you have questions about MCRIDE please contact the MCDOT at (815) 334-4981 or email mcride@mchenrycountyil.gov.
Stay tuned to the MCDOT social media accounts for more updates coming from your transportation team.
