Tower Lakes, IL is a small village located in Lake County approximately 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. With a population of just over 800 people, the village is relatively small and offers an array of recreational activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking. Public transportation options in Tower Lakes are limited but still available for those who need it. The Metra North Central Line stops at the Fox Lake station located approximately five miles away from Tower Lakes and provides access to Chicago and neighboring cities. PACE bus services are also available in the area providing commuter services directly to downtown Chicago as well as throughout the surrounding communities. Additionally, car rental agencies are available near Tower Lakes that provide rental vehicles for those who may need them. All these options make it easy for people living or visiting Tower Lakes to get around both the village itself and nearby cities with relative ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Tower Lakes takes 39.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Tower Lakes get to work:
- 72.0% drive their own car alone
- 5.4% carpool with others
- 11.1% work from home
- 11.1% take mass transit