C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation
1805 South Banker Street
Effingham IL 62401
217.342.2193

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PUBLIC TRANSIT
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Starting Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Dispatch hours will be 6:00 am to 4:00 pm,
Monday - Friday, until further notice.
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This is a temporary change, and we will let everyone know when regular hours for Dispatch start again.
For rides or more information:
1-855-755-CIPT(2478)
OR TTY 7-1-1
Hours for Dispatch
Mon - Fri 6am - 6pm
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Hours of Operation
Christian, Clay, Fayette, Montgomery,
Moultrie, and Shelby counties
M - F 6am - 5pm
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OPEN TO EVERYONE!
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Currently serving the counties of Christian, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie, and Shelby. All vehicles are wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant.
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The goal of Central Illinois Public Transit Program is to provide reliable and timely transportation to residents of each county we serve by ensuring punctuality, accessibility, courtesy, cleanliness, serviceability, and safety at all times to our riders.
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Riders are encouraged to schedule trips at least one working day in advance (same day service is available if space permits) and need to be ready for pick-up 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time. Cancellations must be made at least two hours prior to pick-up time.
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Service is unavailable on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Service is limited on MLK Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day and the day after Thanksgiving.
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CASH FARE STRUCTURE
In County
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$3 per one-way trip, $6 per round trip
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Children 0-5 ride free with paying adult
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Children 6-12 are $2 per one-way trip, $4 per round trip
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Seniors ride for a suggested donation (Need to apply for a Reduced Fare ID Card.)
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Monthly Pass
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Monthly Pass is $35
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Monthly Pass for person with a disability is $15 (Need to apply for a Reduced Fare ID Card.)​
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All pass purchases are non-refundable.​
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Out of county trips $1 per mile as availability allows. Medicaid and Modivcare, and MTM payments for medical trips are accepted.
Support for the Central Illinois Public Transit Program comes from the IL Department of Transportation, Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland, Midland Area Agency on Aging, and the IL Department of Human Services, Bureau of Title XX. Alternative formats of material are available upon request.
