Chicago, IL Commuting


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Chicago, IL is home to a variety of transportation options to help travelers and residents alike get around the city. The most popular option is public transit, with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) providing bus and train services throughout the city. There are also plenty of taxi, ride-sharing, and bike-share services that offer convenient solutions to getting around town. For those looking for something different, there are sightseeing tours available aboard historic trolleys or river boats, as well as options for guided walking tours and even Segway rides. No matter what your preference, there's sure to be a great transportation solution in Chicago for you!

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chicago takes 34.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Chicago get to work:
- 49.2% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 4.6% work from home
- 28.2% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationChicago, IllinoisUnited States
  34.426.8
  Commute Mode
  47.4%73.2%
  7.5%8.6%
  23.4%4.2%
  1.5%0.5%
  5.9%2.5%
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I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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