Connect Transit

09/30/2026

Today is the last day to ride for free with your library card. 📚

Starting October 1, 2026, Connect Transit fares will apply. Here are the ways you can pay: 💲

Credit, debit, or mobile wallet 💳
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Regular fare: $1.25 per ride
Fare capping: $3 daily, $10 Monday–Sunday, or $40 per calendar month
Transfers: Valid for one hour from first-paid tap. 🚍

UMO App🤳📲
Download the UMO Mobility app and connect your preferred payment method. UMO provides automatic fare capping and transfers. Regular fare: $1.25 per ride
Fare capping: $3 daily, $10 Monday–Sunday, or $40 per calendar month
Transfers: Valid for one hour from first-paid tap. 🚍

Connect Ride Card
Get and reload a Connect Ride Card at participating locations throughout Bloomington-Normal. Regular fare: $1.25 per ride
Fare capping: $3 daily, $10 Monday–Sunday, or $40 per calendar month
Transfers: Valid for one hour from first-paid tap.🚍

Mobility and Discount Riders
🪪Eligible riders can get a Connect Mobility Photo ID Card or Connect Discount Photo ID Card. Visit Connect Transit to learn more and get your card. Fares and benefits vary.

Cash 💵
Cash fares are $1.25 per ride. Exact change is required. Cash does not include transfers or fare capping.

Plan ahead and choose the payment option that works best for you.

Note: Mobility and Discount Riders. If you already have Mobility access or a discount you can visit https://connect-transit.com/umo/umo-card-order-form and order a new card. For new riders, please visit Connect Transit Monday-Friday 8am-5pm to get started.

09/11/2026

Front Street Service Update — Monday, September 14, 2026
Connect Transit has been notified that the north side of Front Street will be closed due to water main repairs.

During the closure, the Aqua, Silver, Orange, and Purple routes will move to the south side of Front Street near Grossinger Arena.

Service will remain in this location until the work is completed. Please allow extra time and watch for temporary changes in your boarding location.

09/03/2026

In observance of Labor Day, Connect Transit will not operate any services on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.

Join our team—proud members of ATU Local 752—as we march in the Bloomington Labor Day Parade!

Parade starts at 10:00 AM
From Front St. Downtown → Miller Park

Regular service resumes Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Questions? Call (309) 828-9833

08/17/2026

Hey ISU students, faculty and staff, tap to ride like Reggie! Always free with your valid ISU ID!

08/17/2026

Aqua/Orange has added Peak hours!

Aqua Peak Hours
Monday-Friday 30 minute frequency.
5:40AM-9:40AM
3:40PM-6:40PM

Orange Peak Hours
Monday-Friday 30 minute frequency.
5:50AM-8:50AM
2:50PM-5:50PM

See all the times for your route here.
https://connect-transit.com/routes/timetables

NEW! The Orange has more Downtown Bloomington dwell time!
Orange transfers should be a little easier!

Track your bus here.
https://connect-transit.com/routes/real-time-bus-tracker

08/17/2026

Pink/Yellow route have separated to become the "Pink" and the "Yellow"! They are now independent separate routes. Please make note of this and use the appropriate bus for your destination. Bonus: Sundays are now a 30 minute frequency.

08/15/2026

This post will be updated as we experience more delays. We will update service delays, cancellations or disruptions below and update the date and time. Please follow this post. Thanks.

As of 8:25 AM, Monday August 17, 2026

Most routes have returned to their pre-storm routes, while existing detours remain in place.

At this point, only Brown and Tan have storm-related detours.

Expect delays due to flooding and road closures.
https://connect-transit.com/rider-alerts

Send a message to learn more

08/15/2026

As of 8:00AM August 15, 2026

Several routes have returned to their pre-storm routes, while existing detours remain in place.

The Red and Purple Routes both have storm-related detours.
We are still accessing the Brown Route.

Mobility is still in service.

Expect delays due to flooding and road closures.

https://connect-transit.com/rider-alerts

08/15/2026

As of 7:00AM August 15, 2026

All fixed routes are paused while we access flooded zones and storm-related safety concerns.

Mobility is currently running with some delays.

https://connect-transit.com/rider-alerts

08/14/2026

As of 8:00AM August 14, 2026

Several routes are fully restored to their pre-storm routes. Existing �detours are still in place. Storm related detours and delays are listed below.

The following routes will run their normal route:
Silver
Pink
Yellow
Aqua
Orange
Green
Sapphire
Mint
Blue
Lime

The following routes are on detour.
Brown
Tan
Red
Purple

The Gold route is temporarily delayed until the route can be cleared for safe travel.