How long is the commute from Bellwood, IL?
Workers who live in Bellwood, IL take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
4.7% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 4.7%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Bellwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Bellwood | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±4.4 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±3.0 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.7% (±2.3 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±1.4 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±2.9 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Bellwood, the average commute is lower than in Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bellwood, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Bellwood ranks 109 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 982 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bellwood
| Vehicles available | Bellwood | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±2.7 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% (±4.8 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±5.4 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.1% (±4.3 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Bellwood, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bellwood
| Bellwood | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±2.9 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±2.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±2.5 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bellwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cook County (90.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bellwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellwood | — | 27.8 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Proviso Township | 1.3 mi | 28.7 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Stone Park | 1.4 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Melrose Park | 1.5 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Maywood | 1.7 mi | 34.4 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Hillside | 1.7 mi | 29.1 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Berkeley | 1.9 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Broadview | 2.0 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Westchester | 2.4 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stone Park, IL (20.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Maywood, IL (34.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 103 (tie) | Hometown | 28.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 103 (tie) | Lyons | 28.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 105 (tie) | Worth | 28.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 105 (tie) | Niles Township | 28.0 minutes (±0.7) |
| 107 | Skokie | 27.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 108 (tie) | Bedford Park | 27.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 108 (tie) | Bellwood | 27.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 108 (tie) | Phoenix | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 108 (tie) | Schaumburg | 27.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 112 (tie) | Arlington Heights | 27.7 minutes (±0.7) |
| 112 (tie) | Merrionette Park | 27.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 112 (tie) | Palatine | 27.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 115 | Berkeley | 27.6 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 13 of 148 places in Cook County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bellwood
How long is the average commute in Bellwood?
Workers who live in Bellwood, IL take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bellwood without a car?
7.0% of households in Bellwood have no vehicle, and 4.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bellwood?
8.9% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Bellwood worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellwood village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellwood village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellwood village, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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