Freeport, Illinois is a town located in the northwest region of the state. It offers a variety of entertainment, cultural opportunities and recreational activities for its citizens. With a population of around 25,000 people, it’s an ideal place to settle down and start a family. When it comes to transportation, Freeport has several options available to residents and visitors alike. Public transportation includes fixed route bus service run by Ogle County Public Transit Authority (OCPTA), as well as taxi services provided by local companies like Yellow Cab Co., Checker Cab Co., and American Taxi Services. The passenger train station in Freeport is served by Amtrak's Southwest Chief line between Los Angeles and Chicago with daily trips eastbound and westbound. Freeport also benefits from two nearby airports - Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Whether you need to get around town or fly across the country, there are plenty of transportation options available in Freeport, IL.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Freeport takes 18.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Freeport get to work:
- 75.8% drive their own car alone
- 14.6% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit