St. Clair County, Illinois is served by several public transportation options for those who need to get around the area. The St. Clair County Transit District provides local bus service throughout the county and connects its cities with commuter routes to St. Louis, Missouri and other suburbs. There are also several train lines operated by MetroLink that connect St. Clair County with surrounding counties and St. Louis City in Missouri. Additionally, there are a few taxi companies as well as ride-hailing services such as Uber that offer services in the county. All of these public transportation options allow individuals to easily get around the county and beyond without having to rely on their own vehicle, making it an ideal option for commuters or visitors looking for a convenient way to travel within the region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in St. Clair County takes 24.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in St. Clair County get to work:
- 82.5% drive their own car alone
- 6.8% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 4.2% take mass transit