How long is the commute from Calumet City, IL?
Workers who live in Calumet City, IL take an average of 34.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.0% of workers drive alone to work.
9.4% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
15.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.4 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 9.4%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 15.6%
How people in Calumet City get to work
| Means of transportation | Calumet City | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.0% (±4.4 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±3.2 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 9.4% (±2.9 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±1.6 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±2.7 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Calumet City, the average commute is higher than in Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Calumet City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cook County (11.8%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Calumet City ranks 13 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 230 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Calumet City
| Vehicles available | Calumet City | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.6% (±2.9 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.6% (±3.6 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.7% (±3.0 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.1% (±2.8 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Calumet City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cook County (18.0%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Calumet City
| Calumet City | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±2.7 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±2.0 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±2.3 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Calumet City, 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 Calumet City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet City | — | 34.4 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Lansing | 2.2 mi | 32.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hammond | 2.7 mi | 25.7 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Burnham | 3.0 mi | 36.9 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Thornton Township | 3.2 mi | 32.0 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| South Holland | 3.3 mi | 34.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Township (Lake County) | 3.6 mi | 25.5 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Dolton | 3.8 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Munster | 3.8 mi | 28.1 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hammond, IN (25.7 minutes), North Township (Lake County), IN (25.5 minutes), Dolton, IL (30.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Palos Hills | 35.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Sauk Village | 35.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 9 | Lemont Township | 35.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 | Lemont | 34.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 | Wilmette | 34.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 12 | Kenilworth | 34.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 (tie) | Calumet City | 34.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 (tie) | Maywood | 34.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 15 (tie) | Norridge | 34.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 (tie) | New Trier Township | 34.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 17 | South Holland | 34.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 18 | Riverdale | 33.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 19 (tie) | Matteson | 33.8 minutes (±2.7) |
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 Calumet City
How long is the average commute in Calumet City?
Workers who live in Calumet City, IL take an average of 34.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Calumet City without a car?
15.6% of households in Calumet City have no vehicle, and 9.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Calumet City?
9.8% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Calumet City worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calumet City city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calumet City city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calumet City city, 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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Figures last updated on .
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