Elwood, IL is a small city located in Will County, IL. It has a population of 2,749 people and is just an hour away from Chicago. Despite its size, Elwood offers residents plenty of options when it comes to transportation. The Illinois Central Bus System serves the city, providing regular bus routes to nearby towns and cities. Additionally, commuters can use the Metra system to get into Chicago quickly and easily, with trains running throughout the day. For those who prefer to travel via car or bike, Elwood is located conveniently close to several local highways including I-55 and I-80 for convenient commuting.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Elwood takes 34.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Elwood get to work:
- 92.4% drive their own car alone
- 3.9% carpool with others
- 1.9% work from home
- 1.8% take mass transit