Oblong, IL is a small town located in the state of Illinois. It has a population of 1,427 according to the 2017 census. Despite its small size, it offers a variety of transportation options for residents and visitors alike. The primary form of public transportation available in Oblong is bus services operated by the Rides Mass Transit District. This service operates Monday-Friday and provides routes throughout the village as well as between Oblong and towns such as Robinson, Palestine, Marshall, Casey and Clarksville. Additionally, Amtrak also serves Oblong with stops at both their Robinson and Marshall locations, which are both accessible by the RMTD buses. For those who prefer to drive themselves to their destination there are numerous car rental agencies located in town that offer competitive rates on their vehicles. Taxis are also abundant here and can be hailed for a ride anywhere within town limits or beyond depending on needs. Those wishing to travel outside of Oblong can take advantage of Greyhound鈥檚 bus service which runs daily trips from the nearby towns of Robinson and Marshall as well as other regional destinations throughout Illinois.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Oblong takes 15.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Oblong get to work:
- 78.3% drive their own car alone
- 17.1% carpool with others
- 2.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit