Douglas County, Illinois is a rural county located in the southeastern part of the state. Due to its remoteness and size, traditional public transportation options such as buses and trains are not available. However, there are several transportation services offered for area residents. The Douglas County Public Transportation provides rides for county residents who are elderly or disabled, as well as those with medical appointments or other travel needs. This service is available Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm by appointment only. Additionally, local businesses such as Uber and Lyft offer taxi services and many churches have volunteer transportation drivers to provide rides to people in need. Furthermore, there are taxi services located in nearby counties that offer service to Douglas county upon request. With these different options available, Douglas County residents can access the necessary transportation they need to get around their rural community.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Douglas County takes 20.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Douglas County get to work:
- 76.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 5.5% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit