Olive Branch, IL is a city located in Williamson County and has a population of 62969. It offers a variety of public transportation options for its residents. The closest major airport to the area is St. Louis Lambert International Airport, located about 75 miles away. For those who prefer to take the bus, Greyhound Lines provides service from nearby cities such as Carbondale and Paducah. Local bus service is provided by Southeastern Illinois Transit District (SITD), which offers multiple routes throughout the city and connecting to other towns in the region such as Murphysboro and Harrisburg. The area is also served by Amtrak rail service with two stations located within Olive Branch; one at East Main Street and the other at Washington Street. This rail line connects riders to several cities across Illinois including Chicago, Champaign-Urbana, Bloomington-Normal, Carbondale and Effingham. With so many options available, it's easy to find a convenient way to get around in Olive Branch, IL.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Olive Branch (zip 62969) takes 27.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Olive Branch (zip 62969) get to work:
- 66.4% drive their own car alone
- 23.4% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit