Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District
@ridemtd.bsky.social
We serve more than 2,000 bus stops across Champaign, Urbana, Savoy & the University of Illinois, but you may know us as the ones driving connections, opportunity, and community forward.
Help shape the future of intercity bus service in Illinois! 🚌
IDOT wants your input on where service should go and what could be improved.
Scan the QR code to take the survey! 📲 On mobile? Screenshot this post and open the QR code from your photos.
IDOT wants your input on where service should go and what could be improved.
Scan the QR code to take the survey! 📲 On mobile? Screenshot this post and open the QR code from your photos.
September 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Help shape the future of intercity bus service in Illinois! 🚌
IDOT wants your input on where service should go and what could be improved.
Scan the QR code to take the survey! 📲 On mobile? Screenshot this post and open the QR code from your photos.
IDOT wants your input on where service should go and what could be improved.
Scan the QR code to take the survey! 📲 On mobile? Screenshot this post and open the QR code from your photos.
MTD Time Machine 🕰️
Before digital cameras and instant uploads, moments like these lived on rolls of film. These vintage contact sheets capture snapshots of MTD's history and the people who helped shape it.
Do you recognize anyone? 🎞️
Before digital cameras and instant uploads, moments like these lived on rolls of film. These vintage contact sheets capture snapshots of MTD's history and the people who helped shape it.
Do you recognize anyone? 🎞️
September 13, 2026 at 12:45 PM
MTD Time Machine 🕰️
Before digital cameras and instant uploads, moments like these lived on rolls of film. These vintage contact sheets capture snapshots of MTD's history and the people who helped shape it.
Do you recognize anyone? 🎞️
Before digital cameras and instant uploads, moments like these lived on rolls of film. These vintage contact sheets capture snapshots of MTD's history and the people who helped shape it.
Do you recognize anyone? 🎞️
This Labor Day, we recognize and appreciate all the hardworking individuals who help make our community thrive. 🙌
A reminder that MTD will not operate on Monday, September 7. We look forward to seeing you back on-board Tuesday, September 8!
➡️ For more information visit mtd.org
A reminder that MTD will not operate on Monday, September 7. We look forward to seeing you back on-board Tuesday, September 8!
➡️ For more information visit mtd.org
September 3, 2026 at 7:56 PM
This Labor Day, we recognize and appreciate all the hardworking individuals who help make our community thrive. 🙌
A reminder that MTD will not operate on Monday, September 7. We look forward to seeing you back on-board Tuesday, September 8!
➡️ For more information visit mtd.org
A reminder that MTD will not operate on Monday, September 7. We look forward to seeing you back on-board Tuesday, September 8!
➡️ For more information visit mtd.org
🚍💻 MTD is hiring a Software Developer!
Join our Technology Services team to help build and maintain the systems that power public transit. Salary: $61,500-$78,500/year plus excellent benefits, including 100% employer-paid family health insurance.
➡️ Apply: mtd.org/inside/jobs
Join our Technology Services team to help build and maintain the systems that power public transit. Salary: $61,500-$78,500/year plus excellent benefits, including 100% employer-paid family health insurance.
➡️ Apply: mtd.org/inside/jobs
August 27, 2026 at 7:05 PM
🚍💻 MTD is hiring a Software Developer!
Join our Technology Services team to help build and maintain the systems that power public transit. Salary: $61,500-$78,500/year plus excellent benefits, including 100% employer-paid family health insurance.
➡️ Apply: mtd.org/inside/jobs
Join our Technology Services team to help build and maintain the systems that power public transit. Salary: $61,500-$78,500/year plus excellent benefits, including 100% employer-paid family health insurance.
➡️ Apply: mtd.org/inside/jobs
ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Instagram is back! ✅
After a 3-month detour, we're back in service and posting again.
Thank you for your patience and for riding with us on Facebook, Reddit, X, and TikTok while we got things sorted out.
Next stop: memes. 🚏📱
After a 3-month detour, we're back in service and posting again.
Thank you for your patience and for riding with us on Facebook, Reddit, X, and TikTok while we got things sorted out.
Next stop: memes. 🚏📱
August 21, 2026 at 8:35 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Instagram is back! ✅
After a 3-month detour, we're back in service and posting again.
Thank you for your patience and for riding with us on Facebook, Reddit, X, and TikTok while we got things sorted out.
Next stop: memes. 🚏📱
After a 3-month detour, we're back in service and posting again.
Thank you for your patience and for riding with us on Facebook, Reddit, X, and TikTok while we got things sorted out.
Next stop: memes. 🚏📱
Welcome back, Illini!
MTD's full University of Illinois service returns Fri. Aug. 21.
Plan a trip, track your bus in real time, & ride fare-free with your i-card or in the Illinois app if eligible.
🚍 mtd.org/uiuc
🔗 https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/full-ui-service-levels-resume-friday-august-21/
MTD's full University of Illinois service returns Fri. Aug. 21.
Plan a trip, track your bus in real time, & ride fare-free with your i-card or in the Illinois app if eligible.
🚍 mtd.org/uiuc
🔗 https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/full-ui-service-levels-resume-friday-august-21/
August 20, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Welcome back, Illini!
MTD's full University of Illinois service returns Fri. Aug. 21.
Plan a trip, track your bus in real time, & ride fare-free with your i-card or in the Illinois app if eligible.
🚍 mtd.org/uiuc
🔗 https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/full-ui-service-levels-resume-friday-august-21/
MTD's full University of Illinois service returns Fri. Aug. 21.
Plan a trip, track your bus in real time, & ride fare-free with your i-card or in the Illinois app if eligible.
🚍 mtd.org/uiuc
🔗 https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/full-ui-service-levels-resume-friday-august-21/
Back-to-school tip for Unit 4 & District 116 families! 🎒
✅ Confirm your MTD ride eligibility with your school
🚌 Find your route at mtd.org/schools
❓ Get answers with FAQs, videos, or call 217.384.8188
Have a great school year, C-U! ✨
✅ Confirm your MTD ride eligibility with your school
🚌 Find your route at mtd.org/schools
❓ Get answers with FAQs, videos, or call 217.384.8188
Have a great school year, C-U! ✨
August 10, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Back-to-school tip for Unit 4 & District 116 families! 🎒
✅ Confirm your MTD ride eligibility with your school
🚌 Find your route at mtd.org/schools
❓ Get answers with FAQs, videos, or call 217.384.8188
Have a great school year, C-U! ✨
✅ Confirm your MTD ride eligibility with your school
🚌 Find your route at mtd.org/schools
❓ Get answers with FAQs, videos, or call 217.384.8188
Have a great school year, C-U! ✨
🍒 Maps & Schedules Cover Reveal 🍰
Inspired by our Kindness is a Piece of Cake campaign, this year's cover features a bakery on wheels and a sweet surprise: the debut of MTD's new 17 Cherry Route!
➡️ Learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/
Inspired by our Kindness is a Piece of Cake campaign, this year's cover features a bakery on wheels and a sweet surprise: the debut of MTD's new 17 Cherry Route!
➡️ Learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/
August 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🍒 Maps & Schedules Cover Reveal 🍰
Inspired by our Kindness is a Piece of Cake campaign, this year's cover features a bakery on wheels and a sweet surprise: the debut of MTD's new 17 Cherry Route!
➡️ Learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/
Inspired by our Kindness is a Piece of Cake campaign, this year's cover features a bakery on wheels and a sweet surprise: the debut of MTD's new 17 Cherry Route!
➡️ Learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/
🚍 Staff Highlight: Over 7 years at MTD, Hayley Seward has worked in customer service, finance, and now as a Bus Operator. She enjoys building relationships with riders and seeing transit's impact firsthand. Thank you, Hayley, for your dedication! 💙
August 5, 2026 at 8:20 PM
🚍 Staff Highlight: Over 7 years at MTD, Hayley Seward has worked in customer service, finance, and now as a Bus Operator. She enjoys building relationships with riders and seeing transit's impact firsthand. Thank you, Hayley, for your dedication! 💙
A little hint: there's a cherry on top. 🍒
Our new Maps & Schedules Book Cover is making its debut soon, and the cover is extra sweet.
➡️ Get caught up on the upcoming changes: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/mtd-announces-service-changes-for-the-2026-2027-service-year-effective-sunday-august-9/
Our new Maps & Schedules Book Cover is making its debut soon, and the cover is extra sweet.
➡️ Get caught up on the upcoming changes: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/mtd-announces-service-changes-for-the-2026-2027-service-year-effective-sunday-august-9/
August 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
A little hint: there's a cherry on top. 🍒
Our new Maps & Schedules Book Cover is making its debut soon, and the cover is extra sweet.
➡️ Get caught up on the upcoming changes: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/mtd-announces-service-changes-for-the-2026-2027-service-year-effective-sunday-august-9/
Our new Maps & Schedules Book Cover is making its debut soon, and the cover is extra sweet.
➡️ Get caught up on the upcoming changes: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/mtd-announces-service-changes-for-the-2026-2027-service-year-effective-sunday-august-9/
We're hiring a Safety & Training Support Specialist!
Salary: $56,000-$64,000/year plus excellent benefits, including 100% employer-paid family health, dental & vision insurance, IMRF pension, PTO, and more.
Apply today ➡️ mtd.org/inside/jobs
Salary: $56,000-$64,000/year plus excellent benefits, including 100% employer-paid family health, dental & vision insurance, IMRF pension, PTO, and more.
Apply today ➡️ mtd.org/inside/jobs
July 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We're hiring a Safety & Training Support Specialist!
Salary: $56,000-$64,000/year plus excellent benefits, including 100% employer-paid family health, dental & vision insurance, IMRF pension, PTO, and more.
Apply today ➡️ mtd.org/inside/jobs
Salary: $56,000-$64,000/year plus excellent benefits, including 100% employer-paid family health, dental & vision insurance, IMRF pension, PTO, and more.
Apply today ➡️ mtd.org/inside/jobs
Headed somewhere this summer? 🌞 With construction happening across the community, several MTD routes have temporary reroutes in place 🚧
Before you ride, sign up for text or email alerts at mtd.org/account and check the latest reroute information at ride.mtd.org/reroutes.
Before you ride, sign up for text or email alerts at mtd.org/account and check the latest reroute information at ride.mtd.org/reroutes.
July 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Headed somewhere this summer? 🌞 With construction happening across the community, several MTD routes have temporary reroutes in place 🚧
Before you ride, sign up for text or email alerts at mtd.org/account and check the latest reroute information at ride.mtd.org/reroutes.
Before you ride, sign up for text or email alerts at mtd.org/account and check the latest reroute information at ride.mtd.org/reroutes.
Back it up, buttercup 🥜🍫🚌
Give everyone a smooth ride by staying behind the white line while riding. Waiting until passengers exit & giving operators the space they need helps keep service safe & on schedule.
More: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
Give everyone a smooth ride by staying behind the white line while riding. Waiting until passengers exit & giving operators the space they need helps keep service safe & on schedule.
More: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
July 8, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Back it up, buttercup 🥜🍫🚌
Give everyone a smooth ride by staying behind the white line while riding. Waiting until passengers exit & giving operators the space they need helps keep service safe & on schedule.
More: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
Give everyone a smooth ride by staying behind the white line while riding. Waiting until passengers exit & giving operators the space they need helps keep service safe & on schedule.
More: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
What a way to celebrate America's 250th! 🦅🎉 Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade today. Missed our commemorative 250 bus design? Catch it in service through July! 🎆 MTD returns to service Sunday, July 5.
July 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
What a way to celebrate America's 250th! 🦅🎉 Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade today. Missed our commemorative 250 bus design? Catch it in service through July! 🎆 MTD returns to service Sunday, July 5.
America is turning 250! ⭐
As we celebrate this historic Independence Day, MTD will not be in service on Saturday, July 4.
Catch us at the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade as we help honor 250 years of the red, white, and blue! 🎉🦅
Regular service resumes Sunday, July 5.
As we celebrate this historic Independence Day, MTD will not be in service on Saturday, July 4.
Catch us at the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade as we help honor 250 years of the red, white, and blue! 🎉🦅
Regular service resumes Sunday, July 5.
July 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
America is turning 250! ⭐
As we celebrate this historic Independence Day, MTD will not be in service on Saturday, July 4.
Catch us at the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade as we help honor 250 years of the red, white, and blue! 🎉🦅
Regular service resumes Sunday, July 5.
As we celebrate this historic Independence Day, MTD will not be in service on Saturday, July 4.
Catch us at the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade as we help honor 250 years of the red, white, and blue! 🎉🦅
Regular service resumes Sunday, July 5.
Ride tidy 🧁✨
Don’t leave any tidbits behind. Take your trash with you and help keep the bus clean and comfortable for everyone. A little effort goes a long way.
Learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
Don’t leave any tidbits behind. Take your trash with you and help keep the bus clean and comfortable for everyone. A little effort goes a long way.
Learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
June 26, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Ride tidy 🧁✨
Don’t leave any tidbits behind. Take your trash with you and help keep the bus clean and comfortable for everyone. A little effort goes a long way.
Learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
Don’t leave any tidbits behind. Take your trash with you and help keep the bus clean and comfortable for everyone. A little effort goes a long way.
Learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
Happy Father’s Day from MTD 💙
To the dads and father figures who keep life rolling and always find a way forward, we appreciate everything you do along the way. 🚌
To the dads and father figures who keep life rolling and always find a way forward, we appreciate everything you do along the way. 🚌
June 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Happy Father’s Day from MTD 💙
To the dads and father figures who keep life rolling and always find a way forward, we appreciate everything you do along the way. 🚌
To the dads and father figures who keep life rolling and always find a way forward, we appreciate everything you do along the way. 🚌
Happy Juneteenth! 🙌
Freedom is movement, opportunity, and community. MTD is operating Friday, June 19. Wherever the day takes you, we’re here to keep you moving.
Freedom is movement, opportunity, and community. MTD is operating Friday, June 19. Wherever the day takes you, we’re here to keep you moving.
June 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Happy Juneteenth! 🙌
Freedom is movement, opportunity, and community. MTD is operating Friday, June 19. Wherever the day takes you, we’re here to keep you moving.
Freedom is movement, opportunity, and community. MTD is operating Friday, June 19. Wherever the day takes you, we’re here to keep you moving.
Stay cool, ride kind 🍦😎
Keep things chill on board by being mindful of others. Use headphones, keep conversations at a respectful volume, and help make the ride comfortable for everyone.
Learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
Keep things chill on board by being mindful of others. Use headphones, keep conversations at a respectful volume, and help make the ride comfortable for everyone.
Learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
June 18, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Stay cool, ride kind 🍦😎
Keep things chill on board by being mindful of others. Use headphones, keep conversations at a respectful volume, and help make the ride comfortable for everyone.
Learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
Keep things chill on board by being mindful of others. Use headphones, keep conversations at a respectful volume, and help make the ride comfortable for everyone.
Learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
Choose wisely...shop.mtd.org 👀
June 12, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Choose wisely...shop.mtd.org 👀
MTD Time Machine 🕰️
Unlimited rides, summer freedom, and a coupon‑packed Flash Pass. For just $12, high schoolers rode any MTD bus all summer long for shopping trips, downtown hangs, and pure independence.
Who remembers the Flash Pass… or the old businesses along the way? 🚌☀️
Unlimited rides, summer freedom, and a coupon‑packed Flash Pass. For just $12, high schoolers rode any MTD bus all summer long for shopping trips, downtown hangs, and pure independence.
Who remembers the Flash Pass… or the old businesses along the way? 🚌☀️
June 11, 2026 at 10:13 PM
MTD Time Machine 🕰️
Unlimited rides, summer freedom, and a coupon‑packed Flash Pass. For just $12, high schoolers rode any MTD bus all summer long for shopping trips, downtown hangs, and pure independence.
Who remembers the Flash Pass… or the old businesses along the way? 🚌☀️
Unlimited rides, summer freedom, and a coupon‑packed Flash Pass. For just $12, high schoolers rode any MTD bus all summer long for shopping trips, downtown hangs, and pure independence.
Who remembers the Flash Pass… or the old businesses along the way? 🚌☀️
S’more room, please 🍫🔥
Move to the back when the bus starts to fill up. Spreading out helps create space for others and keeps boarding quick, smooth, and comfortable for everyone.
Learn more: https://mtd.org/.../kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a.../
Move to the back when the bus starts to fill up. Spreading out helps create space for others and keeps boarding quick, smooth, and comfortable for everyone.
Learn more: https://mtd.org/.../kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a.../
June 2, 2026 at 8:03 PM
S’more room, please 🍫🔥
Move to the back when the bus starts to fill up. Spreading out helps create space for others and keeps boarding quick, smooth, and comfortable for everyone.
Learn more: https://mtd.org/.../kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a.../
Move to the back when the bus starts to fill up. Spreading out helps create space for others and keeps boarding quick, smooth, and comfortable for everyone.
Learn more: https://mtd.org/.../kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a.../
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Donut forget 🍩
Have your fare in hand and be ready to board when the bus rolls up. Being prepared helps keep passenger stops quick, smooth, and on schedule for everyone.
To learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
Have your fare in hand and be ready to board when the bus rolls up. Being prepared helps keep passenger stops quick, smooth, and on schedule for everyone.
To learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
May 26, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Donut forget 🍩
Have your fare in hand and be ready to board when the bus rolls up. Being prepared helps keep passenger stops quick, smooth, and on schedule for everyone.
To learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
Have your fare in hand and be ready to board when the bus rolls up. Being prepared helps keep passenger stops quick, smooth, and on schedule for everyone.
To learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
No MTD service Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙
Service runs Sunday and resumes early Tuesday. Illinois Terminal stays open for Amtrak, Greyhound, and Peoria Charter, but no MTD routes or Customer Service.
Service runs Sunday and resumes early Tuesday. Illinois Terminal stays open for Amtrak, Greyhound, and Peoria Charter, but no MTD routes or Customer Service.
May 21, 2026 at 5:40 PM
No MTD service Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙
Service runs Sunday and resumes early Tuesday. Illinois Terminal stays open for Amtrak, Greyhound, and Peoria Charter, but no MTD routes or Customer Service.
Service runs Sunday and resumes early Tuesday. Illinois Terminal stays open for Amtrak, Greyhound, and Peoria Charter, but no MTD routes or Customer Service.