Hoffman Estates, IL is a suburb of Chicago and is located in Cook County. The town offers a diverse range of transportation options to its residents. Public transportation available in Hoffman Estates includes Pace buses and the Metra train system. With the Metra rail line, commuters can travel as far north as Antioch or as far south as Union Station in Chicago. Pace buses provide service to and from surrounding suburbs such as Elgin, Palatine, and Schaumburg. Additionally, taxi services are available throughout the area for those who prefer not to use public transportation. Hoffman Estates is also served by several major roadways including I-90, I-290, Route 59, and Route 72 making it easy to get around the city with a personal vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hoffman Estates (zip 60169) takes 29.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hoffman Estates (zip 60169) get to work:
- 79.3% drive their own car alone
- 10.4% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 3.8% take mass transit