Lawrence, IL County is a great place to live and work, thanks in part to its convenient transportation options. The county offers a variety of options for commuters including public buses, commuter train systems, and carpooling opportunities. The public bus system is operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) which provides regular service throughout the county. Commuter rail services are provided by Metra with two stops located in Lawrence, IL County. Carpooling opportunities are available through vanpooling programs and online ridesharing websites such as Relay Rides. These transportation options allow residents of Lawrence, IL County to easily get around the county without having to own or operate a vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lawrence County takes 19.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lawrence County get to work:
- 80.9% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 5.0% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit