Monroe County, IL is a rural area located in the south-central part of the state with a population of just under 32,000 people. While it is not known for its public transportation, there are several transportation options available that allow individuals to get around the area. The first option is Drive Monroe, which offers door-to-door service in the county for medical appointments and other important activities. In addition, there are two taxi companies servicing the area that provide transport to major cities and airports within Illinois. For those who prefer to use public transit, Amtrak serves Monroe County with daily trips between Carbondale and Chicago as well as connecting destinations such as St. Louis and New Orleans. Lastly, Greyhound provides service from their Springfield station which is just over an hour away from Monroe County. With these various options available, residents of Monroe County can easily access surrounding towns and cities when needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Monroe County takes 28.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Monroe County get to work:
- 84.6% drive their own car alone
- 7.3% carpool with others
- 5.9% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit