River Grove, IL is a small village located in Cook County with a population of 5,400. Despite the town’s small size, there are several transportation options available for residents and visitors. The major public transit provider serving River Grove is the PACE bus system which offers convenient access to surrounding suburbs as well as downtown Chicago. Additionally, Metra provides commuter rail services from River Grove Station with service to Chicago and other suburbs. There are also several taxi companies and ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft that provide reliable transportation throughout the area. For those who prefer to use their own vehicle, the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) runs through River Grove and connects it with Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and other nearby destinations.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in River Grove takes 33.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in River Grove get to work:
- 83.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.6% carpool with others
- 1.1% work from home
- 4.4% take mass transit