Home Free - Greyhound Bus Ticket Program - National Runaway Safeline
3141B North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Eligibility
Open to all youth must be between 12 and 21 years old
Required documents
Parent/guardian ID
proof of date of birth via an ID, birth certificate, or other official document
Hours
24 hours/7 days a week
(800)786-2929
Voice·
1-800-RUNAWAY
Website
https://www.1800runaway.org/Languages
Spanish
Interpretation services
All languages via translator
Application process
Call to be screened for eligibility; exceptions and requirements may include the following:- Youth age 15 or younger may need to travel with an approved adult. If required, a free ticket is also provided for the accompanying adult.- Conference Call: A conference call between the youth and the person they are returning to is required.- Documentation: Proof of age (e.g., ID, birth certificate) and identity of the person the youth is returning to is required. Additional documentation may be needed based on the situation.- Living Arrangement: Youth must be returning to a parent, legal guardian, approved caregiver, shelter, or transitional living program.
Service area
MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Hours of Operation
- Open Saturday or Sunday
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
Languages
- Spanish
Provides The Home Free program, in partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., helps reunite runaway, homeless, or exploited youth ages 12 to 21 with their parent, guardian, or another approved caregiver by providing a free bus ticket home.
Last Assured
07/31/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
National Runaway Safeline
Provides 24 hours/7 days a week confidential support for runaway and homeless youth and families via phone, chat, text, email, and forums. Services include crisis intervention, mediation, referrals, and free transportation home for eligible youth through the Home Free Program.