How long is the commute from Des Plaines, IL?
Workers who live in Des Plaines, IL take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.2% of workers drive alone to work.
4.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
13.9% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.2 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 4.0%
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Des Plaines get to work
| Means of transportation | Des Plaines | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.2% (±2.4 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±1.8 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.0% (±0.9 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.5 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.6 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.9% (±1.7 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Des Plaines, the average commute is lower than in Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Des Plaines, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Des Plaines ranks 101 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 905 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Des Plaines
| Vehicles available | Des Plaines | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±1.0 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% (±2.1 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% (±2.3 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.3% (±1.6 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Des Plaines, 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 lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Des Plaines
| Des Plaines | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.9% (±1.7 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±0.9 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±1.2 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Des Plaines, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cook County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Des Plaines
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines | — | 28.2 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Maine Township (Cook County) | 1.9 mi | 29.5 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Prospect | 2.8 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Park Ridge | 3.3 mi | 29.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rosemont | 3.5 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Elk Grove Township | 3.9 mi | 25.1 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Niles | 4.7 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Prospect Heights | 5.0 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Grove Village | 5.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mount Prospect, IL (25.9 minutes), Rosemont, IL (22.5 minutes), Elk Grove Township, IL (25.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 94 (tie) | Hoffman Estates | 28.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 94 (tie) | La Grange | 28.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 94 (tie) | Lincolnwood | 28.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 94 (tie) | Northlake | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 99 | Morton Grove | 28.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 100 | Niles | 28.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 101 (tie) | Des Plaines | 28.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 101 (tie) | Schaumburg Township | 28.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 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) |
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 Des Plaines
How long is the average commute in Des Plaines?
Workers who live in Des Plaines, IL take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Des Plaines without a car?
5.4% of households in Des Plaines have no vehicle, and 4.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Des Plaines?
13.9% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Des Plaines worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Des Plaines city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Des Plaines city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Des Plaines city, Illinois
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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