Oak Lawn, IL is a vibrant and diverse city located in the southwestern suburbs of Chicago. Its close proximity to the Windy City allows for visitors to enjoy easy access to all the attractions that Chicago has to offer. For those who live within Oak Lawn, convenient public transportation is available. The city is serviced by the Metra Rail line which operates from Union Station in downtown Chicago to the Oak Lawn Station. In addition, Pace buses provide service throughout the city and connect it with surrounding towns. Other transportation options include Uber and Lyft, as well as taxi services, making getting around Oak Lawn simple and efficient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Oak Lawn takes 35.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Oak Lawn get to work:
- 78.7% drive their own car alone
- 6.9% carpool with others
- 2.3% work from home
- 9.4% take mass transit