DeKalb Public Transit
DeKalb, IL

Pay for your DeKalb Public Transit fare quickly and easily with your phone using the Token Transit service!

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How to Ride Transit Using Your Phone

  • Download your mobile app of choice from the options above
  • Purchase passes to use immediately or store them for future rides (note: an internet connection is required to purchase and activate a mobile pass)
  • As the bus approaches open your app and tap your pass to activate
  • Once onboard follow instructions in the app to validate your ticket

Send a Pass

Token Transit Send a Pass is an online pass purchasing portal for DeKalb Public Transit. You can purchase a pass online and have it instantly sent to any rider you choose. You can now instantly deliver transit passes for your friends and family.

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Fares

Rider Descriptions

Name Description
Adult
Student

ID Required

Please be prepared to show a valid ID card. NIU card holders ride free with Valid NIU ID.
Senior

ID Required

Must be 62 years. Acceptable forms of proof of Senior/Disabled rider: Valid Driver’s License/State ID, Medicaid / Medicare Card.
Disabled

ID Required

Acceptable forms of proof of Disabled rider: Valid Driver’s License/State ID, Medicaid / Medicare Card.

Service Descriptions

Name Description
Fixed Route
ADA Paratransit

ADA paratransit service is available for individuals who are not able to use regular bus service — also called “fixed route” — because of a disability or other limitations. The paratransit services provides door-to-door transportation within the DeKalb Urbanized Area.
Non-ADA Demand Response
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)

The non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) service is available for eligible individuals who require transportation to specialist medical appointments within a 35 mile radius of DeKalb.

Fare Descriptions

Name Description
1 Ride

Valid for a single ride. Ticket will display for 2 hours after activation.
1-Day

1-Day passes are valid for 24 hours after activation.
10 Ride

Pack of 10 passes. Each pass is valid for a single ride. Ticket will display for 2 hours after activation.
7-Day

7-Day passes are valid for 7 consecutive days after first use and expire at midnight on the 7th day.
30-Day

30-Day passes are valid for 30 consecutive days after first use and expire at midnight on the 30th day.

DeKalb Public Transit Terms and Policies

Purchases made with Token Transit for DeKalb Public Transit are subject to DeKalb Public Transit terms and policies. For more information on these policies you may visit https://www.cityofdekalb.com/1283/DeKalb-Public-Transit or contact DeKalb Public Transit directly.