LaPorte County in Indiana is well-served by public transportation options. There are numerous routes and services offered throughout the county, making it easy for residents to get around. The LaPorte County Transit System (LCTS) provides access to rural areas as well as urban areas. This includes fixed route buses, paratransit service, and taxi services. Additionally, Amtrak offers rail service from South Bend to Chicago with multiple stops in LaPorte County. For those who prefer to drive, US highways 20 and 35 go through the county connecting locals with a direct route from Michigan City to Valparaiso.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in LaPorte County takes 22.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in LaPorte County get to work:
- 83.5% drive their own car alone
- 8.7% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit