Metro Bus Fares

Fixed-Route Fares

Fare Type Fare
Children Under Age 5 (Up to 3 Children with Paying Adult) FREE
Youth Age 5-15 or Traveling to/from K-12 School FREE
College & University Student (with Eligible ID) FREE
Adult Cash Fare  $1.00
Honored Citizen Half Fare $0.50
Senior or Individual with Disability with IL Benefit Access Program Benefit FREE
Veterans Accessibility Program  FREE
Tyson Express Service $1.50
Weekend Subscription Service $1.00
Metro cash fares can be paid upon boarding. Please note that transit operators cannot make change. Visit the Metro Passes page to learn more about pre-paid pass options. 

Metro is currently offering free rides for K-12 students going to and from school for the 2023-2024 school year.Metro K-12 Free 


Visit the Riding Metro page for more service information.