The Effingham, IL Metro Area provides a wide range of public transportation options for its citizens. The public transit system is run by the Effingham Mass Transit District and includes local buses, express buses, and special services. Local bus routes provide service throughout the city with connections to nearby towns and cities. Express buses offer direct service to popular destinations such as hospitals, universities, and shopping centers. Special services are available for disabled persons, seniors, veterans, and students who meet certain requirements. All of these public transit options make it very easy to get around the metro area without relying on a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Effingham Metro Area takes 17.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Effingham Metro Area get to work:
- 86.0% drive their own car alone
- 7.2% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit