Genoa, IL is a small city located in DeKalb County in Northern Illinois. Despite its size, Genoa offers a variety of public transportation options for its residents. The primary option for getting around town and to nearby communities is the Valley Metro bus system. This bus system provides local routes throughout the city and express service to other towns in the area. There are also taxi services available in Genoa as well as ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft. For those looking to travel outside of the city, Rockford International Airport is just 30 minutes away from Genoa and provides flights all over the world. All of these transportation options make it easy for people living in Genoa to get around their city and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Genoa takes 32.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Genoa get to work:
- 84.7% drive their own car alone
- 8.3% carpool with others
- 1.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit