Oak Park, IL, is located in the zip code 60304 and offers many options for public transportation. The most convenient option is the Metra train, which provides regular service to Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. There are also two CTA train lines that run through Oak Park, the Green Line and the Blue Line. These lines offer fast access to downtown Chicago and its surrounding areas as well as easy connections to other Metra and CTA lines. Additionally, the Pace bus system runs several routes throughout Oak Park with stops near major attractions, businesses, and shopping centers. For those who prefer not to drive, public transportation is an excellent option within Oak Park and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Oak Park (zip 60304) takes 34.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Oak Park (zip 60304) get to work:
- 58.3% drive their own car alone
- 4.3% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 26.7% take mass transit