The city of Elmhurst, IL, located in zip code 60126, has a variety of transportation options available for commuters and residents. The most popular option is the Metra commuter rail system which provides riders with access to downtown Chicago in just over half an hour. The Union Pacific West line stops at two stations within the city limits - Elmhurst and Villa Park. For those seeking a faster route to the downtown area, there is also the CTA Blue Line which runs through both O'Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago. For those staying close to home, there are numerous Pace bus routes that service Elmhurst and its surrounding areas, offering connections to nearby towns such as Addison and Lombard. Furthermore, bike lanes have been added throughout the city in recent years which provide cyclists with safe routes around town. All of these transportation options provide convenient access to all areas of this wonderful suburban community.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Elmhurst (zip 60126) takes 29.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Elmhurst (zip 60126) get to work:
- 73.3% drive their own car alone
- 5.3% carpool with others
- 6.3% work from home
- 11.2% take mass transit