Coles County, Illinois offers a variety of transportation options for residents and visitors. The county is served by several major highways, including I-57, U.S. Route 45, and State Routes 16 and 130. Public transportation services are available to all parts of the county through the Coles County Transit System. This system operates several bus routes throughout the county on a daily basis, providing access to local businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and other destinations. Other public transportation options include the rural transit program operated by Eastern Illinois University and an ADA paratransit service which provides door-to-door service to individuals with disabilities. The county also has Amtrak stations located in Mattoon and Charleston for those looking to travel out of state.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Coles County takes 16.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Coles County get to work:
- 77.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.0% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit