Forrest, IL is a small town located in Livingston County and with a population of just over 1,000 people. Despite its size, the city offers plenty of transportation options for its residents. There are several bus routes available through local bus companies that offer direct services to nearby towns and cities such as Pontiac and Bloomington-Normal. These buses also have convenient stops at various places within Forrest itself. Additionally, Forrest is served by Amtrak's Chicago-St Louis route which has multiple trains running daily. Taxis are also available in the area for those who require a more personalized transportation option. In addition, Forrest has two airports within close proximity; these include the Dwight Airport and the Pontiac Municipal Airport. All of these transportation options make it easier to get around town or to travel further distances for business and leisure trips.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Forrest takes 19.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Forrest get to work:
- 87.1% drive their own car alone
- 7.3% carpool with others
- 1.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit