Oakdale, IL is a small town located in the Metro East area of Illinois. Despite its small size, Oakdale offers residents and visitors plenty of public transportation options. The town is served by the Madison County Transit (MCT) bus system. MCT operates several routes that run through Oakdale as well as regional services to other towns and cities in the Metro East area. For those needing more reliable transport, Amtrak’s Lincoln Service train runs from St. Louis to Chicago with a stop in Oakdale, providing access to both cities. The city also boasts various bike paths and sidewalks for those who prefer to walk or ride their bicycles around town. With its diverse range of transportation options, it’s easy to get around Oakdale without worrying about traffic or parking.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Oakdale takes 23.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Oakdale get to work:
- 86.4% drive their own car alone
- 12.3% carpool with others
- 1.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit