New Athens, IL is a small town located in Southern Illinois. While it's not as densely populated as some larger cities, the public transportation system in New Athens is quite impressive. The local bus service offers regular scheduled routes within the city limits, providing residents with convenient access to nearby shopping centers, restaurants and attractions. Additionally, the metro transit system operates daily buses to the nearby communities of Belleville and O'Fallon, allowing visitors to explore more distant locations without having to drive. For those who prefer rail travel, Amtrak provides service from Seattle to Chicago with stops in New Athens. Finally, for those needing intercity travel or who prefer air transport, St Louis Lambert International Airport is a short 30-minute drive away, providing direct access to hundreds of domestic and international destinations.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in New Athens takes 28.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in New Athens get to work:
- 83.1% drive their own car alone
- 11.3% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 1.4% take mass transit