Hobart, IN is a small town located in Lake County, Indiana. It is a great place to live due to its close proximity to Chicago and access to public transportation. Residents of Hobart have the convenience of taking the South Shore Line railway which runs from Chicago through Gary and into South Bend. The City of Hobart also offers residents public bus service provided by the Northwest Indiana Regional Bus Authority (NIRBA). With this service, citizens can access nearby cities such as Valparaiso, Portage, LaPorte, Michigan City, Chesterton and Hammond. Additionally, a local taxi company provides services for people who need transportation within the town and surrounding areas. With these different options available, it is easy for residents of Hobart to travel to other places they may need or want to go with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hobart takes 26.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hobart get to work:
- 88.3% drive their own car alone
- 5.1% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit