Round Lake, IL is a small village located in Lake County. Despite its size, the village offers an array of transportation options for both locals and tourists. The village is well served by the Metra’s Milwaukee District North Line. This line operates between Chicago’s Union Station and Fox Lake, with Round Lake being one of its many stops along the way. Residents of Round Lake can also take advantage of Pace buses which provide services to many surrounding towns and cities including Waukegan, Grayslake, Gurnee and Libertyville. Additionally, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway provides freight service through Round Lake making it easy for local businesses to transport goods throughout the region. Lastly, there are several taxi companies operating in the area that can be hired for individual trips or shuttle services. All these transportation options make it easy for residents and visitors alike to explore Round Lake and its surroundings with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Round Lake takes 35.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Round Lake get to work:
- 82.3% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 2.2% take mass transit