West Point, IL is a small town located in Adams County in the state of Illinois. This quaint community has a population of just 5,100 people and a total area of 1.2 square miles. Despite its size, there are several transportation options available to the residents of West Point, IL. The public transportation system consists of a handful of bus routes through the local county transit system known as The Bus. Additionally, Amtrak operates one daily train which stops at the West Point station on its passage between St Louis and Quincy. For those wishing to take private transport around West Point, there are several taxi companies that operate within the town as well as several ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. Finally, for those who prefer to travel by air, there is an airport located nearby in Beardstown which provides access to commercial flights throughout Illinois and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in West Point takes 23.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in West Point get to work:
- 92.1% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit