Connect Transit

Connect Transit Continues Tradition of Zero-Fare on Election Day, November 3, 2026

Connect Transit will be suspending fare collection on all public transportation services in Bloomington-Normal on Election Day – Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Connect Transit, Mobility, Flex and Go will waive fares to reduce barriers to voting caused by lack of transportation.

See our flyer and social media post for polling locations near bus stops in Bloomington-Normal. We have also included a quick stop location image for early voting which goes through November 2. See this link for more info on early voting. https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/1596/Early-Voting

Fare collection will resume on Wednesday, November 4, 2025.

For up-to-date information on bus services, please call Connect Transit at 309-828-9833, or visit Connect Transit online at www.connect-transit.com.

Today is the last day to ride for free with your library card. 📚

Starting October 1, 2026, Connect Transit fares will apply. Here are the ways you can pay: 💲

Credit, debit, or mobile wallet 💳
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Regular fare: $1.25 per ride
Fare capping: $3 daily, $10 Monday–Sunday, or $40 per calendar month
Transfers: Valid for one hour from first-paid tap. 🚍

UMO App🤳📲
Download the UMO Mobility app and connect your preferred payment method. UMO provides automatic fare capping and transfers. Regular fare: $1.25 per ride
Fare capping: $3 daily, $10 Monday–Sunday, or $40 per calendar month
Transfers: Valid for one hour from first-paid tap. 🚍

Connect Ride Card
Get and reload a Connect Ride Card at participating locations throughout Bloomington-Normal. Regular fare: $1.25 per ride
Fare capping: $3 daily, $10 Monday–Sunday, or $40 per calendar month
Transfers: Valid for one hour from first-paid tap.🚍

Mobility and Discount Riders
🪪Eligible riders can get a Connect Mobility Photo ID Card or Connect Discount Photo ID Card. Visit Connect Transit to learn more and get your card. Fares and benefits vary.

Cash 💵
Cash fares are $1.25 per ride. Exact change is required. Cash does not include transfers or fare capping.

Plan ahead and choose the payment option that works best for you.

Note: Mobility and Discount Riders. If you already have Mobility access or a discount you can visit https://connect-transit.com/umo/umo-card-order-form and order a new card. For new riders, please visit Connect Transit Monday-Friday 8am-5pm to get started.

In observance of Labor Day, Connect Transit will not operate any services on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.

Join our team—proud members of ATU Local 752—as we march in the Bloomington Labor Day Parade!

Parade starts at 10:00 AM
From Front St. Downtown → Miller Park

Regular service resumes Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Questions? Call (309) 828-9833