Dawson, IL is a small town located in Macon County. It has a population of about 551 people according to the 2010 census and offers several options for public transportation. The nearest major airport is located in Decatur, IL, which is approximately 42 miles away.
The main public transportation option available in Dawson is the bus service provided by Connect Transit. This company provides daily trips that connect the town to destinations in Macon and DeWitt counties. Additionally, there are several taxi companies located within a 20-mile radius of the town that offer services to residents and visitors. For those who prefer to travel by car, U.S Route 51 runs through Dawson and connects it with many surrounding towns and cities. There are also two state highways connecting Dawson with other parts of Macon County for easy access to neighboring towns and cities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Dawson (zip 62520) takes 23.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Dawson (zip 62520) get to work:
- 78.7% drive their own car alone
- 13.0% carpool with others
- 5.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit