Jefferson County, Indiana offers a variety of transportation options for locals and visitors alike. For those traveling by car, there are several highways and roads to choose from, such as US-31 and I-65. Several bus routes also run through the county, including the Jefferson Lines—which services major cities like Indianapolis and Louisville. For those who would rather take the train, Amtrak provides service from nearby Lafayette to Chicago and other destinations. There is also an airport in neighboring Madison with flights to major cities across the country. All these transportation options make it easy for residents of Jefferson County to get around in their own community or to explore further afield.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Jefferson County takes 24.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Jefferson County get to work:
- 83.2% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit