Chicago Ridge, IL is a small village located in Cook County, Illinois. The village is known for its wide range of recreational activities such as the Chicago Ridge Mall and Brown’s Chicken & Pasta. It also contains a number of parks including Village Park, Community Park and Terrace Park. Despite its size, Chicago Ridge has plenty of public transportation options available for residents and visitors alike.
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) runs numerous bus routes through the village making it easy to travel to nearby locations. The CTA has several flagship express buses running all day long that make it convenient for people commuting to downtown Chicago or other suburbs located within the county. Additionally, Pace offers suburban bus services throughout the region that can be accessed by those traveling from one area of town to another. Those wishing to take a train can also access the Metra Rock Island District Line which has multiple stops on its way into downtown Chicago. Lastly, those looking for an affordable way to travel can utilize ride-sharing services such as Uber or Lyft which are both widely available in and around Chicago Ridge.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chicago Ridge takes 32.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chicago Ridge get to work:
- 84.3% drive their own car alone
- 6.1% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 6.0% take mass transit