Air Transportation

An important point to remember is Janesville's proximity to major airports and the flying alternatives they offer (see map showing airport proximity to Janesville).

• O'Hare Airport - Chicago
• Midway Airport -  Chicago
• Mitchell International -  Milwaukee
• Dane County Regional airport -  Madison
• Chicago Rockford International Airport - Rockford

Interstate Connectivity

Rock County interstate connectivity is a major feature of a Janesville location.  Based on the federal trucking regulations implemented on July 1, 2010, semi drivers can work eleven hours a day and drive eight.  Due to our location and lack of congestion, one day hauls include such destinations as the Twin Cities, Des Moines, Lansing, Indianapolis and Ft. Wayne and over 30 million people in the Midwest.

City	Miles	Direction	Drive Time
Chicago, IL	110	SE	1 hr. 54 min.
Milwaukee, WI	75	NE	1 hr. 20 min.
Madison, WI	40	N	0 hr. 48 min.
Rockford, IL	30	S	0 hr. 45 min.
Minneapolis, MN	300	NW	4 hr. 50min.
Green Bay, WI	170	NE	3 hr. 10 min.
Detroit, MI	390	E	6 hr. 05 min.
Indianapolis, IN	290	SE	4 hr. 35 min.
St. Louis, MO	325	SW	5 hr. 05 min.
Des Moines, IA	315	W	5 hr 00 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Railroad Connectivity 

Class 1 carriers include Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific.  Wisconsin & Southern is a Class 2 carrier.

 

Public Transportation - Janesville Transit System

Janesville's public transportation system serves the City as well as Beloit, WI with stops in a number of industrial areas of the City.  Regular bus service Monday through Saturday on six routes inside Janesville, with the Beloit-Janesville Express operating weekdays between the two cities. For more information on routes and fares, please check out the JTS website.

Private Busing Companies

The City is also served by regional and national bus lines.