Ford County Service
SHOW BUS has been the Public Transportation Provider for all of Ford County since 1989. With the help of the Ford County Network Panel, the Ford County Board, and all our friends, Public Transportation is growing rapidly in Ford County.
Ford County Fares
ROUND TRIP Fares:
- For scheduled days within county: $ 5.00
- For scheduled days outside county: $ 7.00
For special service, call the office for prices.
Due to a federal grant, the above fares are not required for persons 60 years of age or older.
Ford County Routes
In addition to the Ford County Schedule, the following routes are also available:
- Daily service along Route 24 from Piper City to Pontiac
- Weekly service between Paxton and Danville
Ford County Schedule
Buses arrive at out of county destinations by 10:30 and leave for the return trip at 2:30.
MONDAY
- To Champaign/Urbana every 2nd and 4th Monday
- 8:45 Piper City
- 9:05 Roberts
- 9:20 Melvin
- 9:35 Elliott
- 9:50 Paxton
TUESDAY
- 9:30-2:00 Call in service countywide
- To Bloomington/Normal every 1st and 3rd Tuesday
- 8:30 Cabery
- 8:45 Kempton
- To Pontiac and Fairbury every 2nd and 4th Tuesday
- 8:30 Cabery
- 8:45 Kempton
WEDNESDAY
- To Bloomington/Normal every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
- 9:00 Paxton
- 9:25 Sibley
- 9:40 Gibson City
THURSDAY
- 9:30-2:00 Call in service countywide
Who can ride?
Everyone can ride. We are Public Transportation and all of our vehicles are fully accessible.
Can there be more than one stop?
Persons riding on scheduled days can request more than one stop in the destination city. There is no additional charge for this service.
How can rides be arranged?
Requests for scheduled days service should be made by 9:00 a.m. on the weekday before the day of service. To make a reservation, contact the SHOW BUS office.
