Washington, Illinois is located in the heart of Central Illinois and offers a variety of transportation options for its residents. The city is served by several bus routes operated by Washington Mass Transit, providing convenient access to the surrounding communities. Additionally, there are several taxi services in the area that offer transportation to and from local destinations. For those wishing to travel further distances, Amtrak’s Lincoln Service runs through Washington with stops in nearby cities such as Bloomington-Normal and Joliet. For visitors to the city, there are multiple car rental locations available in town. With access to all of these options, it is easy for Washington residents and visitors to get around without having to rely on their own vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Washington takes 19.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Washington get to work:
- 91.7% drive their own car alone
- 5.1% carpool with others
- 1.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit