Cherokee, KS County is a small rural county located in the Northeast corner of Kansas. Residents of this area enjoy the peace and quiet of living in a rural setting, but have access to modern amenities as well. When it comes to public transportation, Cherokee County offers several options for its citizens. The most popular form of public transportation is Greyhound Bus Lines, which offers daily service between Cherokee and nearby cities such as Topeka, Wichita and Detroit. Additionally, there is also a local transit system that provides shuttle service throughout the county for those who need to get around. For those wanting to travel farther away, Amtrak serves the areas near Cherokee with stops at Garden City, Kansas City and St. Louis. All these options provide convenient ways for residents of Cherokee County to get around safely and comfortably.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cherokee County takes 18.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cherokee County get to work:
- 84.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit