Pekin, IL is a city located in Tazewell County with a population of 34,094 according to the 2019 United States Census. It has plenty of public transportation options available for residents and visitors alike. The main form of transportation within the town is provided by Pekin Mass Transit (PMT), which operates a fleet of buses that ply through the city streets on a regular basis. PMT offers both fixed-route services and demand-response services, providing flexible mobility solutions for everyone. They also offer routes to surrounding cities such as Peoria and Springfield if needed. Additionally, Pekin has a taxi service called A1 Taxi that provides 24/7 service, making it easy to travel around the area without having to rely on your own vehicle. For those looking for longer distance travel there are several airport options nearby such as the Greater Peoria Regional Airport just 30 miles away or Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington/Normal which is about 40 miles away from Pekin. With these great transportation options available, travelling in and around Pekin is now easier than ever!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Pekin (zip 61554) takes 20.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Pekin (zip 61554) get to work:
- 87.1% drive their own car alone
- 7.5% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit