Grayslake, Illinois is a small village located in Lake County around 40 miles north of Chicago. Although it is a mostly rural area, there are many transportation options available to residents and visitors. The primary source of public transportation available in Grayslake is Pace bus services, which provide access to surrounding cities and suburbs. Additionally, train service is provided by Metra's Union Pacific Line for connections into the city of Chicago. There are also taxi companies operating in the area that can be used for local travel needs. Lastly, those who prefer to drive can easily access nearby highways such as I-94 or the Tri-State Tollway to reach other parts of Illinois and neighboring states quickly.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Grayslake takes 30.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Grayslake get to work:
- 80.9% drive their own car alone
- 3.2% carpool with others
- 8.3% work from home
- 4.7% take mass transit