The Champaign-Urbana Metro Area provides numerous transportation options to its residents, visitors, and commuters. The area is serviced by buses from Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit (CUMTD), which has routes throughout the city and to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. In addition, there are several taxi companies that provide service in the area. For those who prefer to drive themselves around town, there are several rental car companies located in the area as well as multiple large parking lots. There is even a bike-sharing program with hubs spread throughout the city for those who prefer two wheels over four. With all these available options, it is easy to get around Champaign-Urbana without ever owning your own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Champaign-Urbana Metro Area takes 18.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Champaign-Urbana Metro Area get to work:
- 71.1% drive their own car alone
- 8.6% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 5.8% take mass transit