Colchester, IL is a small town located in McDonough County, Illinois. With a population of just over 600 people, the town has limited public transportation options. Those living in Colchester can take advantage of the local bus service provided by Tri-State Transit Authority. The bus service operates on weekdays and provides residents with access to nearby towns such as Jacksonville and Macomb. Additionally, Amtrak's Carl Sandburg train provides direct service to Chicago from Colchester twice daily. This allows for convenient travel into the city for work or leisure activities. Furthermore, Colchester also has a taxi service that serves its residents as needed. All these transportation options make it easy for those who live in Colchester to travel within and out of town with ease and convenience.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Colchester takes 23.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Colchester get to work:
- 84.1% drive their own car alone
- 6.5% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 2.5% take mass transit