Highland Park, IL Commuting


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Highland Park, IL is a vibrant community located in the northern suburbs of Chicago. The city boasts a variety of attractions, from museums to outdoor recreation spots, making it an ideal place for residents and visitors alike. When traveling around Highland Park, Illinois, there are a number of different transportation options available to both locals and visitors. The city is served by two main bus routes provided by Pace Suburban Bus Service: the 214 line runs north to south from Wilmette to Lincolnwood while the 215 line runs east to west from Skokie to Northbrook. Additionally, Highland Park has two Metra train stations on the Union Pacific North Line which offer direct service into downtown Chicago. Furthermore, travelers can take advantage of rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft when commuting throughout the city and its surrounding areas.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Highland Park takes 31.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Highland Park get to work:
- 70.9% drive their own car alone
- 4.6% carpool with others
- 9.6% work from home
- 12.4% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationHighland Park, IllinoisUnited States
  29.826.8
  Commute Mode
  63.7%73.2%
  4.3%8.6%
  10.5%4.2%
  0.3%0.5%
  1.2%2.5%
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You can sail on Lake Michigan, and your culture differences are welcomed. look up "North Shore Yacht Club" for sailing and kayaking  More

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Highland Park (and the village of Highwood, which it surrounds) is a great place to live, offering a unique combination of benefits. First, it is on the shore of Lake  More

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Over 19 years ago

A wonderful place to rasie a family, but quite expensive. Great schools, but the "wealth culture" of this tony Chicago suburb causes a lot of anxiety among the kids.   More

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