Fairfield, IL 62837 offers a variety of transportation options for its residents. The city is served by two public bus lines: the Red and White Lines operated by the Mt. Vernon-Fairfield Transit Authority (MVFTA). The Red Line operates Monday through Saturday on a loop from Fairfield to Mt. Vernon, while the White Line operates on a loop from Fairfield to Waltonville and vice versa from Monday through Friday. For those who need more flexible schedules or wish to travel further distances, there is also Greyhound bus service available. In addition, there are a number of taxi services that offer transportation within the city limits as well as to nearby towns. For individuals who prefer to drive themselves around, Fairfield has an extensive network of roads and highways connecting it to its surrounding municipalities including Rend Lake Area, Mt. Vernon, and Benton.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Fairfield (zip 62837) takes 21.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Fairfield (zip 62837) get to work:
- 80.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 5.4% work from home
- 1.2% take mass transit