Schaumburg, IL is a vibrant and diverse city that offers its residents plenty of transportation options. The village is served by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) which provides bus, train, and rapid transit services to towns and cities throughout the area. For commuters looking for a more direct route into the city of Chicago or other nearby areas, Metra provides several rail lines that make it easy to get around. In addition, Pace Bus provides express service to and from Schaumburg as well as regular routes within the area. Finally, for those who prefer driving themselves, there are several major highways running through the village making it easy to access nearby suburbs and downtown Chicago. All these transportation options make Schaumburg an ideal location for individuals looking for reliable ways of getting around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Schaumburg takes 29.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Schaumburg get to work:
- 81.8% drive their own car alone
- 6.7% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 5.3% take mass transit