Kankakee County, IL is located in the north-central part of the state of Illinois. The county provides residents with convenient access to public transportation. One of the primary modes of transportation available in Kankakee County is the Kankakee County Transit System (KCTS). This system offers a variety of services such as Dial-A-Ride, which provides door-to-door service for those persons who are unable to use fixed route buses due to physical or mental disabilities. Additionally, KCTS operates regular bus routes which provide affordable transportation throughout the county for school, shopping and leisure trips. For those looking for more flexible scheduling options, there is also a RideShare program that allows commuters to find carpooling partners who are traveling in similar directions. For those needing larger vehicles, KCTS also operates an Accessible Van Service for individuals with mobility impairments who need specialized transportation services. All these options make it easy for residents to get around town without having to worry about traffic or parking hassles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Kankakee County takes 24.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Kankakee County get to work:
- 82.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 1.6% take mass transit