Dolton, IL Commuting


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Dolton, IL has several transportation options for its residents. The town is served by numerous bus routes operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). These buses provide service to most of the suburbs in the area including Harvey, Calumet City, and Riverdale. Additionally, Metra, the local commuter rail line, also runs through Dolton with stops at Dolton Junction and Delaney Road. For those looking for a more direct route into the city of Chicago, there are express buses that run from downtown to Dolton as well. For those seeking a more leisurely way to explore the city, many streets have bike lanes and there is bicycle parking available at certain locations throughout town. Finally, taxis and ride-sharing services are also available if needed. With all these options available, residents of Dolton have plenty of ways to get around town or head into Chicago.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Dolton takes 39.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Dolton get to work:
- 74.4% drive their own car alone
- 6.9% carpool with others
- 2.3% work from home
- 14.3% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationDolton, IllinoisUnited States
  38.426.8
  Commute Mode
  70.1%73.2%
  5.8%8.6%
  9.7%4.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  3.1%2.5%
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Every year there is at least one major crime in this city. From robbing stores, and banks, to murder, this city is welcoming some people who come from Chicago city  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here since July 1999 and when I decided to move out on my own, I knew that although I did like aspects of the city of Chicago, I didn't want to live there.   More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived in Dolton for 17 years, and the neighborhood has changed tremendously in the last 5. This was once a nice south suburban neighborhood until they moved all of  More

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