Richton Park, IL is a small town in the Chicago suburbs, located in Cook County. It has a population of just under 13,000 people as of 2019. Despite its small size, Richton Park offers a range of public transportation options that can get residents and visitors around town and to other parts of the region. The Metra Electric Line serves the city, providing commuters with easy access to downtown Chicago's Loop business district. Pace also offers bus services within Richton Park and throughout the South Suburban area. CTA buses are available for trips into downtown Chicago or further out into the surrounding Chicagoland region as well. Finally, taxi services are available for trips within town or to other areas nearby. With these public transportation options, getting around Richton Park is easy and convenient for residents and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Richton Park (zip 60471) takes 34.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Richton Park (zip 60471) get to work:
- 79.2% drive their own car alone
- 3.2% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 10.5% take mass transit