Chetek, WI is a small rural town located in Northwest Wisconsin in Barron County. As such, the public transportation options are not as extensive as they would be in larger cities. Nevertheless, the city does offer transportation services that can be used by its residents and visitors alike. There are two main public transportation options available to those who live or visit Chetek: Barron Area Transportation (BAT) and Indianhead Community Action Agency (ICAA).
Barron Area Transportation provides bus service Monday through Saturday during the day with routes servicing both Barron County and parts of Washburn County. The ICAA offers service Monday through Friday during daytime hours to those in need of special assistance in traveling within the community. Both organizations provide wheelchair-accessible buses as well for those with disabilities. Additionally, the city operates an on-demand taxi service that can be prearranged by calling ahead. In addition to these options, there are also several private companies that offer ride-share services throughout Chetek and its surrounding areas.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chetek takes 21.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chetek get to work:
- 75.3% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 9.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit