Glencoe, IL is a small village located in the northern suburbs of Chicago. Although it is a small town, it has an extensive transportation system to serve its residents. For public transit, the Metra train system between Glencoe and downtown Chicago runs several times a day. There are also numerous Pace bus routes that provide service throughout the area, along with taxi services available 24 hours a day. For those who prefer to drive, there are multiple highways and tollways within easy reach of Glencoe including Interstate 94, Route 41 and the Tri-State Tollway. In addition to these options, many commuters from surrounding communities choose to bike or walk into Glencoe due to its relatively flat terrain and many pedestrian paths. All in all, Glencoe offers its residents various options for getting around both within the community and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Glencoe (zip 60022) takes 36.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Glencoe (zip 60022) get to work:
- 57.5% drive their own car alone
- 2.8% carpool with others
- 12.1% work from home
- 24.8% take mass transit