Dyer, Indiana is a small town located in the northwest corner of Lake County approximately 45 miles from downtown Chicago. The zip code for Dyer is 46311 and it has a population of around 16,000 people. When it comes to public transportation in the area, commuters have access to several options. The most convenient form of public transportation available is South Shore Line, which provides rail service between downtown Chicago and South Bend with stops in Dyer. Other options include Pace Suburban Bus Service providing local bus services to some nearby communities including Munster and Hammond. Additionally, there are multiple ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft that can be used around town as well as for trips to other nearby cities like Gary or Merrillville. All of these options make getting around the area simple and convenient for those living in Dyer or visiting the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Dyer (zip 46311) takes 30.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Dyer (zip 46311) get to work:
- 86.0% drive their own car alone
- 7.1% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 2.7% take mass transit