Bedford Park, IL is a small town located in the southwestern part of Cook County, bordering the suburbs of Burbank and Oak Lawn. The town offers many transportation options for its residents and visitors alike. Public transportation within Bedford Park consists of Pace Suburban Bus which provides bus service throughout the village as well as connecting to neighboring towns. Metra Electric District Line also serves Bedford Park with service between Union Station and Chicago’s South Side and some other suburbs like Blue Island, Riverdale, Harvey, Homewood and Calumet City. Private shuttles are also available for those who wish to take a shuttle from their home to nearby attractions such as Midway Airport and McCormick Place. The nearby airports provide great access to nearby cities as well as international destinations. In addition there are several taxi services that can provide convenient transport for locals and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bedford Park takes 27.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bedford Park get to work:
- 83.0% drive their own car alone
- 6.1% carpool with others
- 0.6% work from home
- 2.2% take mass transit