Lowell, IN is a small town located in Lake County with a population of 4,268 as of 2019. It is conveniently located close to major metropolitan areas such as Chicago and Indianapolis, making it an ideal location for commuters. Public transportation in Lowell, IN includes the South Shore Line commuter rail system which runs from Miller Station in downtown Lowell to Millennium Station in downtown Chicago. This makes it possible for commuters to easily access employment opportunities in the city of Chicago without having to worry about the cost or hassle of driving. The South Shore Line also provides service to many other cities including Hammond, St. John and Michigan City. In addition to train services, there are also numerous bus routes which provide access within the area that include local routes and express routes connecting Lowell to other nearby towns like Crown Point and Merrillville. All these options make it easy for people living in Lowell to get around inexpensively and quickly no matter where they need go.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lowell takes 36.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lowell get to work:
- 92.1% drive their own car alone
- 6.2% carpool with others
- 0.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit