Chicago, IL Transportation

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state rank#660
71/100
us rank#13,030

Chicago transportation information

StatisticChicagoIllinoisNational
Total airports (within 30 miles of city center)2 (2)10354
Total Amtrak train stations (within 30 miles of city center)1 (9)32711
Average one way commute (mins)392826
Workers who carpool14.5%10.6%12.7%
Workers taking public transportation26.1%2.8%1.8%
Workers who walk to work5.7%2.6%3.3%
Working from home2.4%2.8%3.0%
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There are a total of 2 airports within 30 miles of Chicago, IL and a total of 9 Amtrak train stations within 30 miles of the city center.

The average travel time to work in Chicago, IL is 39.3% greater than the Illinois average and 50% greater than the national average. The number of people who take public transportation in Chicago, IL is 818.2% greater than the Illinois average and 1309.9% greater than the national average. The number of people who carpool to work in Chicago, IL is 36.5% greater than the Illinois average and 13.9% greater than the national average. The number of people who work from home in Chicago, IL is 16% less than the Illinois average and 21.3% less than the national average.

Means of transportation

One way travel time to work (mins)

Data displayed in the above graphs is based on 2000 census data.

Amtrak stations within 30 miles of Chicago, Illinois

Chicago225 S. Canal St.
Chicago IL 60661
Amtrak Station Information
  • •  Located 3.3 miles from Chicago city center
  • •  This Amtrak station is open
  • •  Has a ticket office
  • •  Handles checked baggage
  • •  Luggage assistance available
  • •  Wheelchair-accessible path available
  • •  Public restrooms available
  • •  Snack bar available
  • •  No automated teller machines available
  • •  Public transit connection available
  • •  Public telephones in the station
SummitArcher & Center Ave.
Summit IL 60501
Amtrak Station Information
  • •  Located 7.6 miles from Chicago city center
  • •  This Amtrak station is open
  • •  Has no ticket office
  • •  Does not handle checked baggage
  • •  Luggage assistance not available
  • •  Not wheelchair accessible
  • •  No public restrooms available
  • •  No food service facilities
  • •  No automated teller machines available
  • •  Public transit connection available
  • •  Public telephones in the station
La Grange Road25 W. Burlington Ave.
La Grange IL 60525
Amtrak Station Information
  • •  Located 9.9 miles from Chicago city center
  • •  This Amtrak station is open
  • •  Has no ticket office
  • •  Does not handle checked baggage
  • •  Luggage assistance not available
  • •  Not wheelchair accessible
  • •  No public restrooms available
  • •  No food service facilities
  • •  No automated teller machines available
  • •  Public transit connection available
  • •  Public telephones in the station
Hammond-whiting1135 Calumet Ave.
Hammond IN 46394
Amtrak Station Information
  • •  Located 13.4 miles from Chicago city center
  • •  This Amtrak station is open
  • •  Has a ticket office
  • •  Handles checked baggage
  • •  Luggage assistance not available
  • •  Wheelchair-accessible path available
  • •  Public restrooms available
  • •  No food service facilities
  • •  No automated teller machines available
  • •  No public transit connection available
  • •  Public telephones in the station
Glenview1116 Depot St.
Glenview IL 60025
Amtrak Station Information
  • •  Located 17.3 miles from Chicago city center
  • •  This Amtrak station is open
  • •  Has a ticket office
  • •  Does not handle checked baggage
  • •  Luggage assistance not available
  • •  Wheelchair accessible
  • •  Public restrooms available
  • •  No food service facilities
  • •  No automated teller machines available
  • •  Public transit connection available
  • •  Public telephones in the station
Homewood181 1st St. & Park Ave.
Homewood IL 60430
Amtrak Station Information
  • •  Located 19.1 miles from Chicago city center
  • •  This Amtrak station is open
  • •  Has a ticket office
  • •  Does not handle checked baggage
  • •  Luggage assistance not available
  • •  Not wheelchair accessible
  • •  Public restrooms available
  • •  No food service facilities
  • •  No automated teller machines available
  • •  Public transit connection available
  • •  Public telephones in the station
NapervilleE. 4th & Ellsworth Ave.
Naperville IL 60540
Amtrak Station Information
  • •  Located 24.2 miles from Chicago city center
  • •  This Amtrak station is open
  • •  Has a ticket office
  • •  Does not handle checked baggage
  • •  Luggage assistance not available
  • •  Wheelchair-accessible path available
  • •  Public restrooms available
  • •  No food service facilities
  • •  No automated teller machines available
  • •  Public transit connection available
  • •  Public telephones in the station
DyerSheffield Rd.
Dyer IN 46311
Amtrak Station Information
  • •  Located 24.9 miles from Chicago city center
  • •  This Amtrak station is open
  • •  Has no ticket office
  • •  Does not handle checked baggage
  • •  Luggage assistance not available
  • •  Not wheelchair accessible
  • •  No public restrooms available
  • •  No food service facilities
  • •  No automated teller machines available
  • •  No public transit connection available
  • •  Public telephones in the station
Joliet50 E. Jefferson St.
Joliet IL 60431
Amtrak Station Information
  • •  Located 29.8 miles from Chicago city center
  • •  This Amtrak station is open
  • •  Has a ticket office
  • •  Does not handle checked baggage
  • •  Luggage assistance not available
  • •  Wheelchair-accessible path available
  • •  Public restrooms available
  • •  Vending machine available
  • •  No automated teller machines available
  • •  Public transit connection available
  • •  Public telephones in the station

Airports within 30 miles of Chicago, Illinois

Airport NameAirport AddressDistance (miles)City/State
Chicago O'Hare International Airport10000 Bessie Coleman Dr 1.6Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport5700 South Cicero Ave4.7Chicago, IL

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