Franklin County, IL is home to a variety of public transportation options for residents and visitors. The local bus service, Franklin County Mass Transit, provides transportation throughout the county and beyond to other cities and towns. Additionally, the Illinois Central Bus Company offers regular service from Chicago to various destinations in Franklin County. Other modes of transportation include taxi services, ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft, and long-distance Amtrak trains that stop at stations in nearby towns. For those who are able to drive their own vehicles there are several highways and interstates that cross through or near the county such as US Route 51, Interstate 57, and Interstate 64. Finally, many small airports in the area provide access for private aircrafts. All these options make it easy for residents and visitors to get around Franklin County with minimal hassle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Franklin County takes 24.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Franklin County get to work:
- 82.9% drive their own car alone
- 11.1% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit