Third Lake, IL is situated in the heart of the Chicago metropolitan area and offers residents easy access to many transportation options. Public transportation in Third Lake includes both bus and train options. The Pace Suburban Bus system provides frequent service between major points such as Third Lake, Waukegan, Chicago, and other nearby towns. For those traveling farther, Metra commuter rail has two lines serving Third Lake with direct connections to downtown Chicago. The Union Pacific North Line stops at Third Lake Station while the Milwaukee District/North Line stops at Prairie Crossing Station. Additionally, both O'Hare and Midway airports are easily accessible via public transportation from Third Lake. Whether commuting for work or leisure, residents of Third lake have convenient access to a variety of transportation options.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Third Lake takes 33.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Third Lake get to work:
- 76.8% drive their own car alone
- 10.1% carpool with others
- 10.2% work from home
- 2.4% take mass transit