Forest Park, IL is a small village located just west of Chicago in Cook County. With its convenient proximity to the city, residents have easy access to public transportation options. The village is served by the Metra commuter rail line, which provides regular service to numerous downtown Chicago destinations. Additionally, Pace bus routes provide quick access to nearby towns and villages, while CTA buses provide connections between Forest Park and Chicago's Loop and other neighborhoods. For those opting for more active forms of transportation, Forest Park also boasts of several bike paths and pedestrian trails that allow residents to explore the area while getting a bit of exercise in the process.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Forest Park takes 32.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Forest Park get to work:
- 61.8% drive their own car alone
- 6.2% carpool with others
- 6.9% work from home
- 21.2% take mass transit