Ford Heights, IL is a small town located just outside of Chicago and home to less than 4,000 people. Despite its modest size, the town has an impressive array of public transportation options available for its residents. The Metra Electric Line runs through the town and provides commuting opportunities into downtown Chicago. In addition to this, Pace Suburban Bus Service offers other routes that span the surrounding area - including connections to neighboring towns and cities. The RTA's South Shore Line also has stops nearby and can take riders up to northern Indiana. With these various options for public transit, Ford Heights residents have plenty of convenient ways to get around their own town, or further afield.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ford Heights takes 27.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ford Heights get to work:
- 60.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 12.0% work from home
- 9.6% take mass transit