The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL Metro Area offers a wide range of transportation options to residents and visitors. Public transit is available through the Regional Transportation Authority’s (RTA) network of buses, trains, and rapid transit lines. The RTA provides service to all parts of the metro area, including routes connecting Chicago with its suburbs in Illinois. Additionally, there is a Metra commuter train system that serves many communities in the region, and Amtrak services are also available for long distance travel. For those who prefer to drive, major highways such as I-90 and I-294 provide reliable access to the city center and towns along the way. There are also several private cab companies operating in the area and offering on-demand ridesharing services. Biking around town is an increasingly popular option as well; bike lanes are widely available throughout Chicago and its suburbs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area takes 31.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area get to work:
- 70.5% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 12.0% take mass transit