The small town of Catlin, IL (zip code 61817) is located in the eastern part of Vermilion County. The population is approximately 1,500 people according to the 2010 census. With a relatively small population comes limited transportation options. However, there are still a few ways for people to get around the town and its surrounding areas.
Catlin is serviced by one public bus line that runs through central Illinois. It stops at a few major stores and businesses in town and transportation can be purchased from the bus company or online. Additionally, Amtrak has two train lines with stops in nearby towns that also serve Catlin and its residents. There are no airports in Catlin but there are several located within an hour’s drive away including those in Champaign-Urbana, Bloomington-Normal, and Danville. Ride sharing services such as Lyft and Uber operate out of these cities as well making it easier for residents to get around without having to own a vehicle or use public transportation. These services make intercity travel much more accessible to those living in Catlin who must rely on public transportation options due to lack of personal vehicles or if they find themselves short on time for their travels.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Catlin (zip 61817) takes 20.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Catlin (zip 61817) get to work:
- 93.2% drive their own car alone
- 3.2% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit