Mechanicsburg, IL is a small town located in the southwestern region of Illinois. It has a variety of transportation options available to its residents. The most popular form of transportation in Mechanicsburg is automobile ownership, with many people using their own vehicles to get around town and to other nearby communities. There are also public buses that can be taken to travel within the city limits, as well as taxis and car services for travelers who do not have their own vehicles. For those travelling beyond the town's boundaries, there are two major airports within 30 miles of Mechanicsburg—Lambert-St Louis International Airport and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport—which offer plenty of flights throughout the day. Additionally, there are Amtrak trains departing from nearby Springfield Station for anyone wishing to take a train journey further away. With all these different modes of transport available, Mechanicsburg offers an array of options for anyone looking to get around town or beyond its borders.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mechanicsburg takes 19.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mechanicsburg get to work:
- 85.0% drive their own car alone
- 7.0% carpool with others
- 6.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit