How long is the commute from Darien, IL?
Workers who live in Darien, IL take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.9% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
20.5% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Darien get to work
| Means of transportation | Darien | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.9% (±3.9 points) | 64.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±2.2 points) | 6.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±1.1 points) | 4.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.5% (±3.5 points) | 21.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Darien, the average commute is not measurably different from DuPage County (27.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Darien, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in DuPage County (4.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In DuPage County, Darien ranks 14 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 824 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Darien
| Vehicles available | Darien | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±1.4 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% (±3.4 points) | 32.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% (±4.4 points) | 43.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.4% (±3.4 points) | 19.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Darien, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from DuPage County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Darien
| Darien | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.5% (±3.5 points) | 21.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±1.3 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±1.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Darien, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from DuPage County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Darien
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darien | — | 28.7 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Downers Grove Township | 0.6 mi | 28.3 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Willowbrook | 2.5 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Burr Ridge | 3.2 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Woodridge | 3.3 mi | 29.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Westmont | 3.4 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clarendon Hills | 3.9 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Downers Grove | 4.0 mi | 27.8 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Head Park | 4.6 mi | 29.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across DuPage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Elmhurst | 29.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Glen Ellyn | 29.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 8 (tie) | Hanover Park | 29.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Clarendon Hills | 28.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 (tie) | Winfield | 28.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 (tie) | Wayne Township | 28.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 14 | Darien | 28.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 15 | Downers Grove Township | 28.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Carol Stream | 28.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 16 (tie) | Lisle Township | 28.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 18 (tie) | Downers Grove | 27.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Wood Dale | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 20 | Lisle | 27.7 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in DuPage 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 Darien
How long is the average commute in Darien?
Workers who live in Darien, IL take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Darien without a car?
3.7% of households in Darien have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Darien?
20.5% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Darien worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darien city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darien city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darien 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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