Washington, IL County provides a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors. For those who are able to drive, the county is serviced by two major highways: Illinois Route 8 and Illinois Route 15. Public transportation is also available in the form of Amtrak train service which runs through Washington Station located near downtown Washington. Additionally, public buses operated by both Tri-City Mass Transit and Greater Peoria Mass Transit Authority (GPMTA) provide service throughout Washington County, connecting with neighboring counties. The GPMTA system also offers paratransit services for individuals with special needs. In addition to these public transportation options, there are several taxi services and ride-sharing companies available in the area as well. With so many transportation options available in Washington County, it is easy to get around this beautiful region of Illinois.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Washington County takes 23.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Washington County get to work:
- 85.0% drive their own car alone
- 7.6% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit