Benson, IL is a small village located in Central Illinois. Although it is not a large town, Benson offers citizens reliable access to transportation options. Public transportation offered in Benson consists of several bus routes operated by the Peoria Regional Bus Authority. All bus routes provide service to and from major locations within the city as well as surrounding areas. Residents can also take advantage of several taxi services and bicycle rentals that are available in Benson as well. In addition, Amtrak provides passenger rail service through nearby cities and has various stops on its route throughout the state. For those who wish to drive, Interstate 39 runs near Benson and connects with other major highways and roads throughout Central Illinois. With these transportation options, Benson residents have the ability to easily get around town as well as travel further distances with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Benson takes 30.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Benson get to work:
- 93.1% drive their own car alone
- 3.4% carpool with others
- 0.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit