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HB3166 • 2026
IDOT-INTERCITY BUS PROGRAM
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IDOT-INTERCITY BUS PROGRAM
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Justin Cochran
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martin J. Moylan
IDOT-INTERCITY BUS PROGRAM
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Full Text of HB3166 Home Legislation Full Text HB3166 - 104th General Assembly Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Select Menu Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Printer Friendly Version Introduced Printer Friendly Version Introduced Open PDF 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 HB3166 Introduced 2/18/2025, by Rep. Martin J. Moylan SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: 20 ILCS 2705/2705-442 new Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Transportation to create an intercity bus program. Provides that the Department shall plan for and implement intercity bus routes that (i) add missing frequencies to existing passenger rail routes, (ii) begin frequent departures throughout the day in advance of Amtrak service, and (iii) add smaller towns into the network. Requires bus schedules to be coordinated with intercity and commuter trains so that passengers can conveniently connect between buses and trains. Provides that passengers shall be able to purchase a single ticket for journeys combining intercity buses and intercity trains. Provides that bus-only tickets shall be available for purchase from the same ticketing system used by intercity trains. Allows the Department to implement the program by (i) contracting directly with intercity bus carriers through competitive bids, (ii) contracting through Amtrak's Thruway bus program, or (iii) contract directly with a local transit authority within the State. LRB104 10752 LNS 20831 b A BILL FOR HB3166 LRB104 10752 LNS 20831 b 1 AN ACT concerning State government. 2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 3 represented in the General Assembly: 4 Section 5. The Department of Transportation Law of the 5 Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is amended by adding 6 Section 2705-442 as follows: 7 (20 ILCS 2705/2705-442 new) 8 Sec. 2705-442. Intercity bus program. The Department shall 9 create an intercity bus program with the purpose of connecting 10 the State with quality, affordable travel options that allow 11 people to travel to any part of the State without driving. The 12 Department shall plan for and implement intercity bus routes 13 that (i) add missing frequencies to existing passenger rail 14 routes, (ii) begin frequent departures throughout the day in 15 advance of Amtrak service, and (iii) add smaller towns into 16 the network. 17 Bus schedules shall be coordinated with intercity and 18 commuter trains so that passengers can conveniently connect 19 between buses and trains. Passengers shall be able to purchase 20 a single ticket for journeys combining intercity buses and 21 intercity trains. Bus-only tickets shall be available for 22 purchase from the same ticketing system used by intercity 23 trains. HB3166 - 2 - LRB104 10752 LNS 20831 b 1 The Department may implement the program by (i) 2 contracting directly with intercity bus carriers through 3 competitive bids, (ii) contracting through Amtrak's Thruway 4 bus program, or (iii) contract directly with a local transit 5 authority within the State. Footer Disclaimer This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the Legislative Information System, 705 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706. Contact ILGA Webmaster ILGA.gov uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to browse ILGA.gov you consent to our use of cookies. Read About Cookies ILGA.GOV 2026 ILGA.gov | All Rights Reserved | ADA | Disclaimers | Learn This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the Legislative Information System, 705 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706. 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