The town of Lyons, IL is located just outside of Chicago and is a great location for commuting in the city. Public transportation options in Lyons, IL include bus lines run by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). These buses serve the downtown area as well as outlying suburbs. The Pace Suburban Bus Service also offers service to and from nearby towns and cities around the region, making it easy to get around without a car. Additionally, Metra has two train lines that stop in Lyons providing access to further destinations such as Joliet or Kankakee. All these transportation options make getting around Lyon’s relatively easy and efficient for its residents.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lyons takes 30.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lyons get to work:
- 77.9% drive their own car alone
- 9.1% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 6.3% take mass transit