Marion County, Illinois is served by a variety of public transportation options. The city of Marion as well as the surrounding areas have access to buses and trolleys operated by Cairo Public Transit (CPT), which is the local transit agency in the area. CPT services include both daily routes as well as extended service on weekdays and Saturdays. In addition, the region provides access to paratransit services for those with disabilities or special needs. There are also services offered by regional transportation providers including Greyhound Bus Lines, Amtrak, and Megabus which provide intercity service throughout the state and to nearby cities such as St Louis, Kansas City, Memphis, Little Rock, and Nashville. With these available options, Marion County residents have easy access to all areas of Illinois and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Marion County takes 20.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Marion County get to work:
- 85.0% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 2.3% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit