Merrionette Park, IL is a small village located in the suburbs of Chicago in Cook County. The village provides a convenient location for its residents to access major cities and local businesses. With its close proximity to Chicago, public transportation is an important asset for the residents of Merrionette Park. The village enjoys easy access to two nearby bus routes operated by Pace Bus, which offer direct service to downtown Chicago and other local destinations. In addition, the Metra Electric Line provides commuter train service from Merrionette Park to downtown Chicago during peak travel times. These services give residents of Merrionette Park easy access to many popular attractions within the city and beyond. Other transportation options include biking or walking along the nearby forest preserve trails that connect through several parks and golf courses in the area. Additionally, taxis are available for hire if one prefers not to drive themselves around town. With these various transportation options, getting around Merrionette Park and the surrounding areas has never been easier!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Merrionette Park takes 32.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Merrionette Park get to work:
- 79.6% drive their own car alone
- 8.3% carpool with others
- 1.6% work from home
- 7.4% take mass transit