Cumberland County is located in southeastern Illinois and offers residents a variety of transportation options. Public transportation within the county includes a variety of bus services operated by the Cumberland County Public Transportation Department. The department provides curb-to-curb, on-demand service for people with disabilities, as well as fixed route services that are available to everyone. Taxis, ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft, and door-to-door shuttle services are also available throughout the county for those who need to travel farther distances. In addition, there is an airport located in Greenup, just outside of Cumberland, that provides flights to Chicago and other destinations. For those who prefer to travel on their own schedule, bicycle rentals are available through local businesses throughout the county. All these different transportation options make it easy for residents of Cumberland County to get around town or out into the world beyond its boundaries.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cumberland County takes 22.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cumberland County get to work:
- 85.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.2% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit