Winnebago County, Iowa is served by a modern public transportation system that facilitates travel throughout the area. There are three major transportation providers in the county; Winnebago Metro, Windy City Transit and South Shore Bus Lines. Winnebago Metro operates bus routes throughout the county, providing connections to nearby cities and rural areas. Windy City Transit provides local bus service and commuter rail lines to surrounding counties. Finally, South Shore Bus Lines provides inter-county bus service to connecting towns throughout the area. All of these transportation options make it easy for residents of Winnebago County to get around without having to own a car or utilize other means of transportation including taxis or ride-sharing services. With so many options available, travelers in Winnebago County have access to reliable, convenient public transportation services.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Winnebago County takes 16.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Winnebago County get to work:
- 80.4% drive their own car alone
- 9.6% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit