Gifford, IL is a small village located in Champaign County with a population of 841 according to the 2010 census. The village does not have its own public transportation system but there are options available for getting around. The nearest airport is University of Illinois Willard Airport located about 21 miles away in Savoy and provides domestic flights. The closest Amtrak station is also located in Savoy and offers regular service to Chicago and other destinations. Buses are provided by the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District which operates routes throughout the county, including Gifford. There are also several taxi companies that provide service to and from Gifford, as well as rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. For those looking to explore some of the other nearby towns, car rental companies offer convenient options for getting around the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Gifford (zip 61847) takes 25.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Gifford (zip 61847) get to work:
- 84.9% drive their own car alone
- 10.3% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit