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How do I purchase an I-PASS?

By Rachel Davis

You can open a new I-PASS account online at www. illinoistollway.com, on the phone at 1-800-UC-IPASS (800-824- 7277), in person at a Customer Service Center or one of nearly 200 Jewel-Osco locations in Northern Illinois or by mail.

Where can I get a new I-PASS transponder?

Replacement transponders are available at the customer service desk of any Illinois Jewel-Osco store, eight Road Ranger locations, or any Illinois Tollway Customer Service Center.

Can you still get Ipass at Jewel?

Purchase From A Retail Outlet. Jewel-Osco. Nearly 200 Jewel-Osco locations in Illinois provide I-PASS and I-PASS gift cards. Jewel-Osco applies a $2.90 service charge per transponder.

How much does I-PASS transponder cost?

Illinois’s I-Pass system costs $30 to obtain, a $10 refundable deposit and $20 prepaid tolls. The minimum balance is $20, and the account auto-replenishes 10% of the average monthly usage or a minimum of $10. There is no annual fee for the I-Pass.

Can I give my I-PASS to someone else?

Transponders can be shared between cars and motorcycles registered to the same I-PASS account, but the transponder must be properly mounted in your vehicle whenever you drive on the Tollway. Sharing a transponder puts you at risk of forgetting to move the transponder. Be safe, and put a transponder in every vehicle.

Is I-PASS and pay by plate the same thing?

While I-PASS and E-ZPass are still the most cost-effective way to pay tolls, Pay By Plate is built on the I-PASS payment platform giving you a range of payment options while ensuring you avoid costly fines and fees, all without a transponder.

Do I need a transponder for I-PASS?

The Tollway encourages I-PASS users to obtain a separate transponder for each of their vehicles in order to continue receiving the 50 percent discount on tolls. Sharing a transponder puts you at risk of forgetting to move the transponder. Be safe, and put a transponder in every vehicle.

How much is an I-PASS at Jewel-Osco?

*Customers who obtain a transponder at Jewel-Osco stores will pay a one-time $2.90 service fee. To take advantage of cashless tolling, all vehicles must have an I-PASS transponder mounted on the windshield.

How long does it take to get I-PASS transponder?

It usually takes about a week to receive a transponder(s) once an application is received. You can still drive The Toll Roads and pay with your new account.

Does E-ZPass work in Illinois?

I-PASS and E-ZPass are completely integrated, so your I-PASS can be used to pay tolls not only on the Illinois Tollway, but also in other states that accept E-ZPass, including Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and 13 other states that are part of the E-ZPass network. Same goes for your family and friends who have E-ZPass.

Does I-PASS work in Florida?

Things just got brighter for I-PASS customers heading down to Florida: I-PASS is now accepted on all toll roads in the Sunshine State. The addition of Florida toll roads to the E-ZPass network makes paying tolls more convenient for I-PASS customers driving east and south.

Can I use my I-PASS in a friend’s car?

Can I use my transponder in other vehicles? Yes, you may transfer a transponder between vehicles as long as they are of the same vehicle class.

What can I do with an old I-PASS transponder?

You can return your transponder to an I-PASS Customer Service Center. Upon receipt of the transponder, a customer service representative will be able to return your deposit and any remaining balance to your credit card.