East St. Louis, IL is a small city located just east of the Mississippi River in southwestern Illinois. Despite its size, East St. Louis has a wide variety of transportation options available to its residents. The city is served by MetroLink, which provides efficient light rail service throughout the area. There are also several bus lines operating throughout the city, including Madison and Shiloh-Scott Air Force Base lines that connect riders to downtown St. Louis and other parts of the region. For those who prefer to drive, Interstate 55 and Highway 64 provide easy access to the city from nearby cities like Belleville and Collinsville. Taxis are also available for those looking for more convenient transportation around town. With so many options available, East St. Louis residents have plenty of ways to easily get around the city and beyond!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in East St. Louis takes 26.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in East St. Louis get to work:
- 65.6% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 18.0% take mass transit