Lisbon, Illinois is a small town located in Jo Daviess County in the northwest corner of the state. It’s population is estimated to be around 1,200 people and it has an area of 0.7 square miles. Despite its small size, Lisbon is home to a variety of transportation options that make getting around town easy and convenient.
The most common form of transportation in Lisbon is by car or truck since there are no public transportation systems in the city. However, there are several taxi services that can take you to nearby cities or locations within Lisbon if you need a ride for a short distance. Additionally, Lisbon’s proximity to Galena allows visitors and residents easy access to the Galena-Jo Daviess County Airport which offers commercial flights to major cities throughout the United States.
If taking a bus is your preferred mode of transportation then the Amtrak Hiawatha Service provides one daily round trip from Chicago, IL to Dubuque, IA with stops along downtown State Street in both directions. The train station closest to Lisbon is located approximately 20 miles away in East Dubuque and provides service six days a week with stops at other cities such as Freeport and Rockford on Saturdays only.
For those looking for an alternative way of getting around Lisbon there are a few options available such as biking or walking. In addition, the Jo Daviess County Historical Society offers free trolley rides during special events held throughout the year allowing visitors to learn more about historic sites around town. No matter how you choose to travel around Lisbon, it's easy for anyone to get around this charming town without spending too much time or money on transportation costs!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lisbon takes 29.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lisbon get to work:
- 90.9% drive their own car alone
- 2.4% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit