Niles, IL is a small suburban village located in Cook County, Illinois. It is known for its easy access to the city of Chicago with public transportation available through the Metra Milwakee District North Line. This line runs from Chicago Union Station and stops at Niles Main Street Station. The CTA bus service also has routes that run through Niles, providing convenient connections to other surrounding suburbs. There are also other forms of transportation such as taxi services and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. Additionally, there are several bike paths that connect Niles to nearby areas, making it a great option for active travelers looking to explore the city on two wheels. All these options make traveling to and from Niles easy and accessible for everyone.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Niles takes 28.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Niles get to work:
- 80.6% drive their own car alone
- 10.0% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 4.8% take mass transit