Garrett, Illinois is a small rural town located within the state of Illinois. The town has several roads that are maintained by local government, with several connecting to nearby towns and cities. For those looking for public transportation options in Garrett, there is limited access. The city does offer some access to the Greater Rockford Mass Transit District which provides both fixed-route and paratransit services in the greater Rockford area. There are also taxi cabs available in Garrett, though service can sometimes be unreliable or unavailable depending on demand at any given time. Additionally, Uber and Lyft offer rides in the area as well. For those needing to travel further distances outside of Garrett, there are numerous train and bus stations located throughout the state of Illinois with routes that pass through Garrett regularly. Taking these transportation options can be an effective way to get around Illinois and beyond for Garrett residents who need to travel further from home.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Garrett takes 20.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Garrett get to work:
- 96.1% drive their own car alone
- 0.0% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit