Chicago's 60605 zip code is located in the near West Side neighborhood of the city. It is a densely populated area, with many residents commuting to work and school via public transportation. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) provides several services to those living in the 60605 zip code, including buses, trains, and Express Buses that operate throughout the city. Buses run on several east-west streets such as Madison Street, Grand Avenue, and Jackson Boulevard. CTA's Green and Pink Line trains stop at multiple stations in the area as well. The Express Bus network provides additional routes from downtown Chicago to O'Hare Airport and Midway Airport as well as other locations around the city. Residents of this area also have access to Divvy bike sharing services; which provide convenient way for people to get around and explore their community on two wheels.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chicago (zip 60605) takes 29.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chicago (zip 60605) get to work:
- 33.4% drive their own car alone
- 3.7% carpool with others
- 6.9% work from home
- 26.8% take mass transit