Whitley County, Indiana is a rural area located in the northern part of the state. As such, it has limited public transportation options compared to larger cities and urban areas. However, Whitley County residents and visitors have some options for getting around the county. The Heritage Trails Public Transportation System provides van and bus services throughout Whitley County and surrounding areas, with routes connecting towns like Columbia City, Churubusco, Larwill, South Whitley and others. All rides must be scheduled in advance by calling the dispatch office. In addition to scheduled bus service, there is also a Dial-A-Ride program available that allows riders to call for on-demand service from designated pick up locations. For those needing to travel farther or do not have access to public transit, taxi services are available through various providers in the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Whitley County takes 22.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Whitley County get to work:
- 87.0% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit