North Chicago, IL is a small city located in Lake County on the shores of Lake Michigan. It has a population of around 32,000 people and is home to the Great Lakes Naval Station. The city is served by several public transportation options, including the Pace Bus system which provides bus services throughout the city and its suburbs. There are also two Metra commuter rail lines that offer direct service into downtown Chicago. There are also taxi services available in North Chicago, as well as ride sharing service like Uber & Lyft. All of these options make it easy for residents to get around town quickly and efficiently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in North Chicago takes 16.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in North Chicago get to work:
- 40.9% drive their own car alone
- 9.1% carpool with others
- 12.9% work from home
- 1.2% take mass transit