Traffic in Chicago, IL, United States
In this city, we estimate that each passenger produces approximately 1,787.28kg of CO2 annually as a result of commuting to work or school. To counterbalance this carbon emission, it would require approximately 82.10 trees per passenger to produce enough oxygen. The following formulas are used to make these estimations.
Main Means of Transportation to Work or School
| Working from Home | |
| Walking | |
| Car | |
| Bicycle | |
| Motorcycle | |
| Bus/Trolleybus | |
| Tram/Streetcar | |
| Train/Metro |
Overall Average One-Way Commute Time and Distance to Work or School
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| Average Travel Time |
Average when primarily using Walking
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| Walking | |
| Waiting | |
| Bus/Trolleybus Ride | |
| Train/Metro Ride | |
| Overall |
Average when primarily using Car
| Distance | |
| Walking | |
| Driving Car | |
| Overall |
Average when primarily using Bicycle
| Distance | |
| Walking | |
| Bicycle | |
| Overall |
Average when primarily using Bus/Trolleybus
| Distance | |
| Walking | |
| Waiting | |
| Bus/Trolleybus Ride | |
| Train/Metro Ride | |
| Overall |
Average when primarily using Train/Metro
| Distance | |
| Walking | |
| Waiting | |
| Driving Car | |
| Bus/Trolleybus Ride | |
| Train/Metro Ride | |
| Overall |
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Last update: 17 January 2026
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