Fulton County, IL is served by a range of public transportation options that can meet the needs of both commuters and recreational travelers. The most popular transportation option is the Metra rail system, which operates two stations in Fulton County- one in Canton and one in Cuba. Both stations offer convenient access to Chicago-area destinations via express commuter trains. Additionally, Fulton County residents can take advantage of local bus services provided by various companies such as Burrus Transit, Hiawatha Trails Bus Service and First Student School Buses. These services provide county-wide connections between major cities such as Peoria, Pekin, Springfield and other nearby towns. For those who prefer to travel by air, there are two airports within easy reach of Fulton County – Greater Peoria Airport and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. All these transportation options make it easy for county residents to get around without relying on their own vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Fulton County takes 24.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Fulton County get to work:
- 84.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.8% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit