Cerro Gordo, IL is a small village located in Piatt County. It is an accessible and quaint community for those seeking a rural atmosphere, while still having the convenience of easy access to public transportation. The main form of public transportation available in Cerro Gordo is the Decatur-Piatt County Transit (DPCT). This transit system offers commuters reliable transportation to nearby towns such as Decatur and Champaign. It also provides connections to additional transportation modes including bus service to larger cities like Chicago and St Louis. For those who prefer a more private form of travel, there are several taxi companies in Cerro Gordo that offer door-to-door services. Furthermore, Amtrak’s Carl Sandburg train stops at a station just outside of Cerro Gordo providing convenient access to regional destinations. With these various options, residents of Cerro Gordo can easily get around town or take advantage of the many opportunities nearby cities have to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cerro Gordo takes 23.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cerro Gordo get to work:
- 91.2% drive their own car alone
- 5.8% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit