Media, IL is a small town located in northern Illinois with a population of approximately 6,000. Despite its small size, it offers a variety of transportation options for its citizens; the most popular being the Metra Union Pacific/Northwest Line. It runs from Chicago to Harvard and 1 stop is located in Media that connects to other lines such as the Milwaukee District North Line. The town also offers Pace bus service that provides local and regional trips for the community, as well as taxi services and ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft. Additionally, there are several bike paths within Media that provide safe access to neighboring towns and cities. These paths are often used by commuters looking to travel around town or even further out of state. All in all, Transportation options in Media are plentiful and reliable; allowing locals to easily get around town or take longer trips with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Media takes 24.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Media get to work:
- 72.3% drive their own car alone
- 24.5% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit