University Park, IL is a small city with an estimated population of around 8,039. Despite its small size, University Park offers a wide variety of transportation options for locals and visitors alike. The public transportation system is provided by the Pace Bus which serves the entire city, providing reliable and convenient service to residents. It also connects University Park with the surrounding areas in the Southland and beyond. In addition to the bus system, there are several private companies that provide shuttle services to nearby cities as well as airport shuttles to both O'Hare International and Midway Airport. Other transportation options include ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft, taxi services, car rental companies, and bicycle rental programs. University Park also has ample parking for those wishing to bring their own vehicle. Through these various transportation options, everyone can be sure to get around safely and efficiently while taking in all of the sights this lovely city has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in University Park takes 40.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in University Park get to work:
- 77.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.6% carpool with others
- 1.5% work from home
- 13.5% take mass transit