Take the bus to the Illinois State Fair! Routes 1 and 2 service the fair during the day, Monday through Saturday. Route 2 also runs until 11 PM on weekdays. On weekdays from 8/14 to 8/21, the 801 State Fair Shuttle bus makes 30-minute trips in the evening from the fair to the SMTD downtown transfer center. Quick LinksRoute 1 - North 5th / Sand Hill (day)Route 2 - North 9th (day and night)Route 801 - State Fair Shuttle (weekday evenings)SMTD Fare InformationIllinois State Fair Homepage