Compton, IL is a small village located in the northwest corner of Ogle County, Illinois. The village has a population of about 1,000 people and covers an area of just over one square mile. Despite its small size, Compton provides its residents with a good selection of public transportation options. Compton is served by the Midtown Direct bus line, which runs from neighboring Sterling to Rockford and stops in nearby Dixon, Oregon, and Byron. There are also regular taxi services available as well as Amtrak trains that stop at nearby stations. For those wishing to travel farther away, O'Hare International Airport is only 48 miles away from Compton. Public transportation options make it convenient for residents of Compton to get around without having to rely on their own vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Compton takes 21.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Compton get to work:
- 81.5% drive their own car alone
- 6.2% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit