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Transportation in Chicago, Illinois

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TransportationChicago, ILUnited States
Commute Time38.828.1
COMMUTE MODE
Auto (alone)49.45%75.83%
Carpool11.32%10.67%
Mass Transit27.56%4.78%
Work at Home3.42%4.07%
COMMUTE TIME TO WORK
Commute Less Than 15 min.12.90%28.58%
Commute 15 to 29 min.27.24%36.13%
Commute 30 to 44 min.29.73%19.69%
Commute 45 to 59 min.14.16%7.50%
Commute greater than 60 min.15.97%8.10%


The average one-way commute in Chicago, IL, takes 39 minutes. 49% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 28% take mass transit and 3% work from home.

Chicago Transportation SperlingViews

Public Transportation is Abundant: Despite fare increases, the Metropolitan area has a vast public transit... (read more)Convenient to get around: It is very convenient not to have to drive for every aspect of daily life. Although the CTA can be slow a combination of the CTA, cabs, walking and Taxis can get you to... (read more)Mass Transit: Chicago has some of the best mass transit in the country. I can go over 15 miles for $2.00 or allover the city for $5.75 in 1... (read more)Have an opinion about Chicago? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Chicago Click Here