Altamont, IL is a small town located in Effingham County with a population of around 2,500 people. Despite its small size, the town offers an array of transportation options for its citizens. For commuting to work or school, the local bus service run by the Effingham County Mass Transit provides regular service throughout the county. The buses run from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and make 16 stops around Altamont. Further, the Effingham County Mass Transit also offers Dial-A-Ride services for elderly and disabled residents.
For those who do not need public transit, there are several taxi companies that serve Altamont and surrounding areas such as Lift Taxi Service, All American Taxi and Safe Ride Taxi Service. Additionally, there are many car rental companies in nearby cities that provide convenient transportation options for visitors or residents without their own vehicles.
Altamont’s close proximity to I-70 makes it an ideal location for those who wish to take advantage of Amtrak services provided in St Louis which runs from Chicago to Los Angeles with various stops along the way. In addition, The Illinois Department of Transportation operates Primo Connect Bus Services which offer scheduled trips between Champaign-Urbana and Southern Illinois airports nearby. Lastly, for visitors wishing to fly into Altamont directly, Central Illinois Regional Airport is located 30 minutes away in Bloomington-Normal.
In conclusion, Altamont IL provides a variety of transportation options including public transit (bus/dial-a-ride), taxis, car rentals and Amtrak/airport services to ensure its citizens have access to reliable transportation solutions both within their community and beyond it.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Altamont takes 20.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Altamont get to work:
- 82.7% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit