Beardstown, IL is a small town located in Cass County, Illinois. Despite its size, the town offers a variety of transportation options to its residents. The city operates an efficient public bus system that services the local area as well as provides links to nearby cities such as Jacksonville and Beardstown. Additionally, Amtrak trains operate daily from Beardstown’s train station, providing convenient access to other cities in both Illinois and across the country. For those looking for more specialized forms of transportation, private taxi services are available as well. Other forms of transportation include car rentals and bicycle sharing programs with multiple bike stations throughout the city. With so many options available, it is easy for anyone in Beardstown to find the form of transportation they need to access any part of town or beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Beardstown takes 17.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Beardstown get to work:
- 74.7% drive their own car alone
- 13.9% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit