Effingham, IL is a small town located in Central Illinois. Known for its delightful small-town charm and friendly atmosphere, it boasts a wide array of transportation options. For those looking to get around inside Effingham, the city maintains a bus system called ETS (Effingham Transit System) that provides service throughout the town. It offers regular routes during day time hours as well as ADA accessible services for those who need them. Additionally, Effingham has plenty of taxi and ride share companies available such as Uber and Lyft which offer easy transportation services for locals and visitors alike. Those seeking more affordable travel solutions can also take advantage of Greyhound buses with routes from Effingham to larger cities such as Chicago or St Louis. With all these choices, getting around Effingham is no problem!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Effingham takes 12.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Effingham get to work:
- 85.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.7% carpool with others
- 1.9% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit