Bridgeview, IL is a village located in Cook County with an estimated population of 16,500 people. Although the village is small in size, it is well-connected to the surrounding area by public transportation. The main public transportation option available to residents and visitors of Bridgeview is the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The CTA offers bus services throughout the village as well as express buses to downtown Chicago. In addition, commuters can take advantage of nearby Metra commuter rail lines for direct access to downtown Chicago and other areas within reach. For those who prefer using their own vehicles, the Tri-State Tollway and I-294 are close by giving direct access to larger suburbs or downtown Chicago.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bridgeview takes 29.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bridgeview get to work:
- 78.8% drive their own car alone
- 14.1% carpool with others
- 1.7% work from home
- 3.0% take mass transit