Beecher, IL 60401 is a relatively small city with a population of around 4,000 people. Despite its size, there are several public transportation options available for the residents. Those living in Beecher can use the Pace bus system to travel around the Chicago metropolitan area. The nearest train station is located in Homewood, just 8 miles away from Beecher and provides easy access to downtown Chicago and other nearby cities. For those wanting to explore closer to home, there is also the South Suburban Mass Transit District which offers five routes throughout Will County. Additionally, ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft are available throughout Beecher for those wanting to get around town quickly and conveniently. All these transportation options make it easy for Beecher’s residents to get around town or go further afield without having to worry about owning a vehicle or paying expensive cab fares.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Beecher (zip 60401) takes 33.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Beecher (zip 60401) get to work:
- 88.3% drive their own car alone
- 2.9% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 4.4% take mass transit