The village of Glen Ellyn, IL has several transportation options available for residents and visitors alike. The village is the home to two Metra train stations, both providing service from Chicago Union Station to Aurora on the BNSF Line. The Metra stations are located in downtown Glen Ellyn and near the College of DuPage Campus. Additionally, there are ten Pace Bus routes that connect Glen Ellyn with the surrounding suburbs via public transit. CTA buses serve two routes that go through town, offering connections to neighboring towns as well as Chicago. Lastly, the village also offers a Dial-A-Ride service for seniors and those with disabilities who need transportation within town limits or up to 5 miles outside of town limits. All these travel options make it convenient for people living in the area to get around without having to use their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Glen Ellyn (zip 60137) takes 29.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Glen Ellyn (zip 60137) get to work:
- 72.4% drive their own car alone
- 5.3% carpool with others
- 8.4% work from home
- 10.6% take mass transit