Virden, IL is a small town of 1,802 people located in Macoupin County. Despite its size, the town offers several transportation options for its residents and visitors. Virden is served by the Amtrak intercity passenger rail service with daily stops at the local station. Additionally, public bus services are provided within the county as well as express routes to nearby cities such as Springfield, Decatur, and Alton. Furthermore, taxi cab services are available throughout Virden as well as private car hire services for those seeking reliable transportation in the area. For those that prefer to drive their own vehicles, there is easy access to major highways including Interstate 55 which connects Virden with other cities in Illinois. All these options make it easy for residents and visitors to get around town and visit nearby areas.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Virden takes 27.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Virden get to work:
- 90.6% drive their own car alone
- 5.2% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit