The Dixon, IL Metro Area is served by a number of different transportation options. Public transit is provided by the Rock Valley Mass Transit District, which offers several routes throughout the area. Taxicab services are also available, as well as car rentals, bicycle rentals and even ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. The city also has an extensive bus network that connects to many surrounding towns and cities in addition to local businesses, schools and other attractions. Walking is also a great way to get around town since the streets are generally very safe. For longer distances, trains connecting Dixon with Chicago and St. Louis can be taken from nearby Oregon or Polo. All these options make it easy for people living in Dixon to get around with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Dixon Metro Area takes 21.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Dixon Metro Area get to work:
- 83.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.5% carpool with others
- 4.2% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit