Des Plaines, IL is a city in the northern suburbs of Chicago and is home to over 58,000 residents. With its prime location in the metropolitan area, Des Plaines offers many public transportation options for both locals and visitors alike. For those looking to travel within the city, there are multiple Pace bus lines that serve the area as well as Metra trains that travel to and from downtown Chicago. Additionally, for travelers looking to get around further distances, O’Hare International Airport is located nearby. Commuters can also take advantage of ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft for convenient transport between locations. With all these options available, it’s easy for residents and visitors to access Des Plaines on their own terms.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Des Plaines takes 28.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Des Plaines get to work:
- 78.5% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 6.4% take mass transit