East Alton, IL is a small village located along the Mississippi River in Madison County. It offers its residents plenty of amenities and activities, but one thing it does not offer is extensive public transportation options. For those who need to get around the village without a vehicle, some biking and walking paths are available as well as taxi services. The nearest bus station is located about 25 miles away in Alton, IL. There are some nearby airports in St. Louis and Belleville that can provide access to other regions for those needing to travel further than East Alton. Despite limited public transportation options within the village, there are still ways available for those wishing to explore East Alton and other parts of Illinois.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in East Alton takes 22.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in East Alton get to work:
- 84.1% drive their own car alone
- 12.2% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit