Champaign, IL is a city in Illinois that offers plenty of transportation options for its citizens and visitors. Public transportation is provided by the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD). The MTD provides bus and paratransit services throughout the city, as well as connections to nearby cities like Bloomington and Urbana. The city also has bike paths, pedestrianways, and sidewalks, all of which make it easy for people to get around town without needing their own vehicle. For those who do have cars, there are plenty of parking spots available in downtown Champaign, as well as in local neighborhoods. For long-distance trips or traveling further out of town, Amtrak operates out of the Champaign train station with service to other cities in Illinois and beyond. In addition, there are several airports in the area including University of Illinois Willard Airport and Central Illinois Regional Airport that provide commercial airline services. With so many options available, getting around Champaign is simple and convenient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Champaign takes 15.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Champaign get to work:
- 65.3% drive their own car alone
- 8.5% carpool with others
- 4.2% work from home
- 8.0% take mass transit