Mascoutah, IL is a small town located in St. Clair County, Illinois. It has a population of around 5,000 people and serves as a popular spot for those who enjoy outdoor recreation and historic sites. While Mascoutah does not have its own public transportation system, there are several services that can be used to get around the area! The most popular option is by rail; Amtrak operates two lines through the town which provide access to major cities in Missouri and Illinois. Additionally, MetroLink light rail provides services from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to East St. Louis with stops at the Mascoutah train station. For those looking to travel within Mascoutah itself or surrounding areas, there are several shuttle companies that offer transportation services including Airport Express which serves Lambert Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport as well as local shuttles like Powell Bus Lines and Gateway Shuttle Services. There is also specialized transportation for seniors living in the city with MetroShare program which provides door-to-door rides within Mascoutah and neighboring communities. All of these options make it easy for residents to get around Mascoutah without owning their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mascoutah takes 25.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mascoutah get to work:
- 84.5% drive their own car alone
- 5.3% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 4.7% take mass transit