Lincoln, Illinois is a small city located in the center of Logan County with a population of 14,504 according to the 2019 census. Although Lincoln is not a large city, it still offers its residents a variety of convenient transportation options. The city has several public bus routes provided by the Lincoln City Mass Transit System which offer free rides throughout downtown and the surrounding area. Taxis and ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber are also available for those needing further transportation. For those looking to travel outside of town or to nearby cities, Amtrak provides passenger rail services from Lincoln that connect people to Chicago and St. Louis. Residents who prefer the convenience of air travel can use Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport located just outside of town for long-distance flights. In addition, there are plenty of car rental companies located in and around town so visitors can make their way around town at their own pace. With all these options available, getting around Lincoln is easy and convenient for anyone who visits or lives here.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lincoln takes 17.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lincoln get to work:
- 76.9% drive their own car alone
- 15.0% carpool with others
- 2.2% work from home
- 1.1% take mass transit