Nobody is doing 2-hour one-way commutes utilizing three modes of transportation, especially now. Chicago has a great pay-CoL balance, especially if you want to

Nobody is doing 2-hour one-way commutes utilizing three modes of transportation, especially now. Chicago has a great pay-CoL balance, especially if you want to live downtown, walk or take the train, and not have a car. But even commuting from the suburbs isn't bad. I-90 into the city is always a parking lot though, regardless of day of the week or time of day.