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How to apply for Bureau County Senior Transportation + Benefit Access (Bureau County)

Public transit + Illinois Benefit Access

Who it's for

Bureau County public transportation is provided by county dial-a-ride and North Central Illinois rural transit services (coordinated with the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging and local senior centers), offering curb-to-curb rides for medical appointments, senior centers, and essential errands across Bureau County (Princeton, Spring Valley, Sheffield, Tiskilwa, Wyanet, Ladd). Seniors and people with disabilities ride at reduced fares; the Illinois Benefit Access Program (Illinois Department on Aging) provides additional free/reduced fares for income-eligible riders 65+. Schedule rides in advance.

Bureau: county dial-a-ride / North Central rural transit + Illinois Benefit Access free/reduced fare for 65+.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+ (or a Medicare card)
Proof of Bureau County / Illinois residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-800-252-8966

Renewals

as-needed / pass multi-year

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