Welcome
Thank you for choosing NCAT!
North Central Area Transit (NCAT) is here to get you there! NCAT provides door-to-door, origin to destination public bus transportation for residents and guests of LaSalle County. Service is available Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm to ANYONE for ANY PURPOSE. All NCAT vehicles are lift or ramp equipped making our fleet completely accessible.
We are also providing trips to Peoria on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.
To schedule your ride, call 833-433-NCAT (6228) by 10:00am two days before your requested trip with the addresses of your pick up and drop off locations and the times you need to travel. Same day service may be provided based on vehicle availability.
Keeping you connected. NCAT can coordinate transportation services to get you where you need to go. We can link with neighboring providers, Amtrak, or Greyhound to complete your travel needs.
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Ottawa – NCAT is applying for vehicles through Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) program.
City of Ottawa – NCAT is requesting twelve (15) paratransit vehicles for daily transportation needs of all residents of LaSalle County for a total of $1,785,000 to be included in a Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) Program undertaken by the State of Illinois on behalf of City of Ottawa – NCAT, with federal funds.
You can review the grant application here or at NCAT’s Transit Center located at 1784 Chessie Lane, Ottawa, IL 61350
A public meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2026 at 11:00am at City of Ottawa, City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. Madison St. Ottawa, IL 61350.
At the hearing the City of Ottawa will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies to be heard with respect to the social, economic, and environmental aspects of the project. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing, evidence, and recommendations with respect to said project.
If you need assistance in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call NCAT’s Transit Director 833-433-6228 at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.
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NCAT – IVCC Bus Schedule
Starting January 2026, NCAT will have scheduled drop off / pick up times for Illinois Valley Community College Main Campus (Oglesby). Riders must still reserve their seat in advance!
NCAT will be at the main entrance of the College Monday – Friday at the times listed below. All riders are asked to be ready and waiting for the bus to minimize delays and keep the bus running on schedule.
NCAT will be on campus at 7:45 am, 11:30 am , 2:30 pm, & 5:30 pm.
Call NCAT today to reserve your spot!
NCAT Strategic Plan
Completed December 2025, the Strategic Plan will help guide NCAT’s future services as it grows and expands to meet the needs of the communities in LaSalle County, IL over the next 7 – 10 years. Click here to access the Plan.
Book Your Rides Online!
Contact NCAT today to register for the RiderPortal so you can book your rides online or through the mobile app.
Travel just got easier!
Introducing a fast & easy way to pay for your ride, NCAT TRANSIT PASS! This reusable, reloadable, contactless fare payment program is safe, quick and easy to use. Add funds, scan pass, enjoy the ride!
QR Code technology links your Pass to your account and will automatically deduct fare amount each time the Pass is scanned.
Easily add any amount of funds to your Transit Pass by paying cash to the driver, using a credit or debit card by calling NCAT or using the “Pay Now” button above.
Call 833-433-NCAT (6228) to activate your Transit Pass today!