Wheaton, IL is a suburban city located in DuPage County in the state of Illinois. Although the city does not have its own public transit system, there are various forms of public transportation available in Wheaton. The city is served by Pace Bus routes 815, 817 and 818. These buses provide access to surrounding towns such as Glen Ellyn, Lombard and Carol Stream. In addition, Metra Rail's Union Pacific West Line offers train services from downtown Chicago to Wheaton Station with stops at other towns along the way. Furthermore, taxi services are available throughout the city, and ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft offer convenient transport options for local residents and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wheaton takes 26.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wheaton get to work:
- 72.3% drive their own car alone
- 5.9% carpool with others
- 7.3% work from home
- 8.3% take mass transit