Colburn, Indiana is a rural town located in the southwestern part of the state with a population of around 800 people. It is home to many small businesses and agricultural farms that provide goods and services to the local community. As such, public transportation options are limited within Colburn. The nearest bus or train station can be found in nearby Porter County, nearly 20 miles away. Local roadways provide access to and from larger cities for those who prefer to drive, but these trips can take up to an hour depending on traffic conditions. Colburn is also served by South Shore Line commuter rail, which runs twice daily between Michigan City and Chicago. The nearest airport is located in nearby Gary, some 28 miles away from Colburn. Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber are available for those looking for more direct means of transportation within the town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Colburn takes 17.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Colburn get to work:
- 60.7% drive their own car alone
- 39.3% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit