North Riverside, IL is a small village located in Cook County, just west of Chicago. The village provides its residents with public transportation options for commuting to and from the city. Public buses are available through Pace and CTA bus systems, as well as Metra rail lines. These provide direct access to downtown Chicago, making it easier for North Riverside residents to get around the city quickly and efficiently. Additionally, Wabash Avenue provides easy access to the Eisenhower Expressway which can be used for commuting into the city or out of town destinations. With these transportation options, North Riverside is easily accessible from all locations in the Chicagoland area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in North Riverside takes 29.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in North Riverside get to work:
- 78.9% drive their own car alone
- 15.1% carpool with others
- 1.4% work from home
- 3.5% take mass transit