Wilmington, IL is a small town in the northeastern corner of Illinois with a population of 5,099 according to the 2019 US Census. Despite its size, Wilmington offers plenty of options for getting around town. The city provides a public transit system with buses running throughout the town and surrounding area. Accessible routes are available for those with mobility needs as well. Other transportation options include taxis, ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft, walking and biking. With several bike trails and paths in the area, cycling is an increasingly popular way to get around Wilmington. For those who wish to travel outside of Wilmington's boundaries, nearby airports in Joliet and Midway provide easy access to other parts of Illinois or even further destinations. No matter your travel needs, there are plenty of transportation options available for getting around Wilmington, IL.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wilmington takes 28.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wilmington get to work:
- 94.7% drive their own car alone
- 3.6% carpool with others
- 0.3% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit