Jersey, IL County has excellent public transportation options available to its residents. The Jerseyville Transit System is the primary means of public transportation in the county, providing bus service to and from surrounding towns. This system connects riders with job centers, medical facilities, and shopping locations throughout the area. For those needing a longer distance ride, Amtrak and Greyhound offer direct service to Chicago and St Louis with several stops along the way. There are also two taxi companies that serve the county as well as three car rental services. All these transportation options help make Jersey, IL County a great place to live for commuters and travelers alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Jersey County takes 28.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Jersey County get to work:
- 84.1% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit