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Notices
Introduction
Ride the Train
Take the Bus
How to Ride the Bus
Guaranteed Ride Home Program
Park-n-Ride
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Notices
Pace Schedule Changes Effective July 12, 2010 
Effective Monday, July 12, 2010, schedule changes will impact 16 Pace bus routes in Naperville. The changes were made to accommodate Metra's minor schedule changes on the BNSF Line. Following are the updated schedules:
Metra BNSF Schedule Changes Effective July 12, 2010
Effective Monday, July 12, 2010, minor schedule changes will impact nearly two dozen trains on Metra’s Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Line. To view the schedule changes, download the following document:
The city is working with Pace to obtain an updated bus schedule. This information will be announced as it becomes available.
St. Thomas the Apostle Park-n-Ride Opens June 7, 2010
The new St. Thomas the Apostle Park-n-Ride, located at 1500 Brookdale Road will provide service to the downtown Naperville Metra Station beginning on June 7.
The new St. Thomas the Apostle Park-n-Ride is serviced by Pace Route 682 with five morning trips and four evening trips to the downtown Naperville Metra Station. Commuters may park in any of the more than 75 blue-striped parking spaces located at the northeast corner of the church parking lot.
The bus will board on Brookdale Road at the eastern driveway of the church, located at the far northeast corner of the church property. Parking is free at the Park-n-Ride. The Pace Bus fare is $1.75 each way.
Route 682 Restructuring
Beginning on Monday, June 7, 2010, Pace Suburban Bus will begin a new schedule for Route 682. However, the bus will continue to meet the three morning express trains to Chicago that are served under the current schedule.
The new local routing will be as follows:
- Redfield Road - Foxhill Drive - Bainbridge Drive - Brookdale Road - Raymond Drive - Ogden Avenue.
Current routing will resume after Ogden Avenue.
For additional information, click here.
678 Passenger Notice
Effective March 2, 2009, Pace Route 678 will implement a detour route due to the lane closures required to complete the 75th and Washington intersection improvements.
Introduction
The Regional Transportation Authority’s (RTA) Web site is a one-stop shop for public transportation information. Visit www.rtachicago.com and use the RTA’s online planner to find out if it is possible for you to make a trip using public transportation.
Public transportation providers, such as the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace, offer a variety of passes that can save you money. Additionally, some employers participate in the RTA/CTA Transit Benefit Program, which allows employees to reduce their commuting costs if they use public transportation or carpool. Ask your employer if they participate in the program or visit RTA’s Web site at www.rtachicago.com to learn more.
Ride the Train
Metra provides Naperville with some of the best commuter train service to downtown Chicago in the Chicagoland area. Regular service is provided throughout the day, and express service is available during the morning and evening commutes. Express trains can travel from the Route 59 station to Union Station in less than 45 minutes and from the Downtown Naperville station in less than 35 minutes. Information on Metra train service and fare options is available at www.metrarail.com . For information on how to ride Metra, access the New Riders Guide.
Take the Bus
Pace is the provider of bus service in the Chicagoland suburbs, including Naperville. Pace provides rush hour service to and from the Naperville and Lisle train stations and other areas of the city. There are also reverse commuter routes provided by Pace that provide service from the Naperville Metra station to the I-88 corridor. Pace also operates two limited midday service routes and two routes that operate all day. Route 530 operates Monday through Saturday and provides all-day service between Naperville and Aurora. Route 714 operates Monday through Friday and provides all-day service from Naperville to the College of DuPage to Wheaton, with stops at the Naperville and Wheaton Metra stations. All Pace buses are accessible and provide bicycle racks on the front of the bus.
All Day Service
- 530 – West Galena-Westfield Shoppingtown-Fox Valley Center-Naperville
- 714 – Naperville-COD-Wheaton Connector
Express Park-n-Ride Commuter Service to Route 59 Metra Station
(See Park-n-Ride section for details)
- 672 – 95th Street Park-n-Ride
- 673 – Community Christian Church Park-n-Ride
- 675 – Wheatland Salem Church Park-n-Ride
Neighborhood Feeder Commuter Service to Naperville Metra Station
- 676 – Cress Creek (also offers reverse commuter service along Diehl Road, Winfield Road, and Ferry Road)
- 677 – Naperville / West Glens
- 678 – Naperville / Carriage Hill
- 680 – Naperville / Knoch Knolls
- 681 – Naperville / Saybrook
- 682 – Naperville/Brookdale/St. Thomas the Apostle Park-n-Ride
- 683 – Naperville / Ashbury
- 684 – Naperville / Maplebrook
- 685 – Naperville / West Wind Estates
- 686 – Naperville / Old Farm
- 687 – Naperville / Farmstead
- 688 – Naperville / Huntington
- 689 – Naperville / Hobson Village
Neighborhood Feeder Commuter Service to Lisle Metra Station
- 820 – University Heights-Lisle
- 827 – Green Trails-Steeple Run
- 829 – Lisle-Naperville Office Corridor
For a map of Pace bus routes available in Naperville click here.
To view information on a specific route map, schedule, or bus fare visit www.pacebus.com.
For a map of all Pace routes in DuPage County, view the following
For more information on any of these routes, including Pace schedules and fares, visit Pace’s Web site at www.pacebus.com.
How to Ride the Bus
Step 1: Find Pace Bus information
There are several easy ways to find your Pace Bus information:
- Online - Plan your trip by viewing the bus maps located above, or by visiting the Pace Bus website, www.pacebus.com, and type the keyword “Naperville”. This will allow you to view all Pace routes in Naperville including detailed route and schedule information for each route.
- By Telephone - Contact Pace Bus customer service: (847) 364-PACE (7223). Contact the City of Naperville: 630-305-5315 (Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- In Person - Visit your closest transit station to pick up schedules, system maps and passes.
- Your Local Transit Stations
- Naperville Metra Train Station (105 E. 4th Ave., Naperville)
- Route 59 Metra Train Station (1090 N. Route 59, Naperville)
Step 2: Plan your trip using the Pace Bus schedule
Schedules may look complicated and intimidating but once you become familiar with them it’s quite easy.
Steps to follow when you are using paper schedule:
- Find the schedule for the bus route closest to you.
- Note the time points on your schedule. These are planned stops with specific times to help track the timeliness of each bus. There are additional stops that are not listed on the schedule that are identified by Pace bus stop signs along each route. Pace bus operators will also pick up passengers that flag the bus down.
- Identify the bus stop closest to your home or destination.
- Review the schedule to identify the time points for the stops preceding and following your preferred bus stop location. Plan to arrive at your bus stop location early on your first ride. A good rule of thumb is to be at your bus stop around the same that is listed on the schedule for the preceding bus stop.
- Use Pace Web Watch to track the bus and get real time update at http://gis.pacebus.com/webwatch/.
Step 3: Verify your route and the bus
If you are not sure whether you are in the correct place, look at the electronic bus number that is visible on the front and sides of each bus to verify the route number. Always make sure to stand near, but at a safe distance, to the curb so the bus operator will know to make a stop. Board the bus when the operator opens the door.
Step 4: Pay your fare and enjoy the ride
Pace Bus provides a number of ways that you may pay your bus fare:
- Cash - Make sure you have exact change before entering the bus ($1.75 one way) and insert the money next to the driver when you board the bus. Pace bus operators do not carry change.
- 10-Ride Ticket - When boarding the bus, hand your ticket to the driver to receive a punch for your ride. Pace riders in Naperville have the opportunity to purchase a Pace 10-Ride Ticket at a discounted rate of $14 (regular $17.50). The discounted 10-Ride ticket is available at the Metra ticket counter at both the downtown Naperville and Route 59 stations.
- Pass - Have your pass out and ready to show the driver as you board. Pace offers a monthly pass as well as a monthly Pace/CTA Link Up pass that may be purchased at the transit stations.
Step 5: Get off at your predetermined stop
Make sure to plan ahead and know the bus stop closest to your destination. If you’re not sure which stop to get off at, the operator will help you to the best of their abilities. There are route schedules available on the bus to help you plan and make connections.
When approaching your stop, signal to the driver that you would like to get off the bus by either using the pull cord above each window or simply moving to the front of the bus. If the pull cord is not reachable, the buses also have red push buttons that are accessible at a lower level.
Guaranteed Ride Home Program
The City of Naperville also offers the Guaranteed Ride Home Program to Naperville residents who use Pace bus services to access the Metra train stations. The intent of the program is to guarantee transportation home in the event of an unexpected emergency and, as a result, encourage more residents to use alternative transportation options. For more information about the program, click here.
Park-n-Ride
Naperville Station
One park-n-ride, located at St. Thomas the Apostle Church (1500 Brookdale Road), provides bus service on Pace Route 682 to the Naperville Metra Station. Commuters may park in any of the more than 75 blue-striped parking spaces located at the northeast corner of the church parking lot. The bus will board on Brookdale Road at the eastern driveway of the church, located at the far northeast corner of the church property.
Following is a map of the Park-n-Ride location:
Three Park-n-Ride locations provide express bus service to the Route 59 train station (Pace Routes 672, 673, 675 and 682). Parking at the Park-n-Ride lots is free and the service to the train station is direct, without stops.
The 95th Street Park-n-Ride (Route 672) is located at 91st Street and Wolfs Crossing Road. The Wheatland Salem Church Park-n-Ride(Route 675) lot is located at 95th Street and Book Road. The Community Christian Church Park and Ride (Route 673) lot is located at 1635 Emerson Lane.
Following are location maps for the Park-n-Ride locations:
For more information about Pace Bus routes, Park-n-Ride locations and fare options, call (630) 836-7000, or visit www.pacebus.com.
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