Poplar Grove, IL is a rural village located in Boone County, Illinois. Conveniently situated just off Interstate 90 and Highway 173, the village offers close proximity to larger cities such as Rockford and Chicago. With a population of over 2,400 people, Poplar Grove provides its citizens with an array of transportation options. Public transit in Poplar Grove includes the Boone County Connector Bus System and Pace Suburban Bus system which connects the local community to nearby cities, while taxi services are also available for those needing a ride within the village. For those who prefer to travel by car, there are several major roads and highways leading into the city such as I-90 or Highway 173. There are also several bike paths which allow access to other parts of northern Illinois. Whatever method of transport you choose, Poplar Grove has something for everyone when it comes to getting around.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Poplar Grove takes 31.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Poplar Grove get to work:
- 79.6% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 6.5% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit