Lake County, IL Commuting


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Lake County, IL is home to many bustling cities and towns that are connected together by an extensive network of public transportation. Commuters have the option to take buses, trains, and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. The Pace bus system is the primary provider of public transportation in the county, offering numerous routes throughout Lake County as well as connections to neighboring counties. Metra commuter rail also serves portions of Lake County with connections to Chicago. In addition, Amtrak provides service to and from Chicago for those traveling longer distances. For those looking for a more relaxed mode of transport, the villages of Antioch and Prairie View offer bike trails for cycling enthusiasts. With such an abundance of options available, residents of Lake County can easily get where they need to go in comfort and safety.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lake County takes 30.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Lake County get to work:
- 77.0% drive their own car alone
- 8.0% carpool with others
- 6.5% work from home
- 4.4% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationLake, IllinoisUnited States
  29.726.8
  Commute Mode
  72.1%73.2%
  8.2%8.6%
  3.8%4.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  2.1%2.5%
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