Alexander, IL County is located in the southern part of Illinois and has a variety of transportation options for its residents. The county has public transportation through Jefferson Mass Transit, which provides bus services throughout the area. Additionally, Alexander is served by several state highways including Interstate 57 and Illinois Route 3 which connect the county to neighboring counties and cities. There are several airports located nearby such as St. Louis Lambert International Airport and Mid America Airport in neighboring Scott County which offer passengers commercial flights to various destinations. For those wishing to travel outside of the area by car, there are several major highways nearby such as I-24, I-57, I-64, and I-70 that can take travelers from Alexander to other parts of Illinois and beyond. Finally, Alexander also provides access to Amtrak’s City of New Orleans line that offers passenger rail service from Chicago to Memphis with stops in between including Carbondale (just 25 miles south of Alexander). With so many options available for getting around town or traveling long distances away from home, Alexander IL County offers its residents many transportation options for their needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Alexander County takes 27.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Alexander County get to work:
- 87.7% drive their own car alone
- 5.8% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit