How long is the commute from Downers Grove, IL?
Workers who live in Downers Grove, IL take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.2% of workers drive alone to work.
7.4% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
23.8% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 7.4%
- Work from home
- 23.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Downers Grove get to work
| Means of transportation | Downers Grove | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.2% (±2.5 points) | 64.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±1.4 points) | 6.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.4% (±1.2 points) | 4.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.8% (±2.5 points) | 21.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in DuPage County (4.0%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In DuPage County, Downers Grove ranks 18 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 988 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Downers Grove
| Vehicles available | Downers Grove | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±1.2 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% (±2.5 points) | 32.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% (±2.7 points) | 43.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.2% (±1.9 points) | 19.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove
| Downers Grove | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.8% (±2.5 points) | 21.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±0.8 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±1.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downers Grove | — | 27.8 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Westmont | 2.5 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clarendon Hills | 3.3 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lisle | 3.4 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Downers Grove Township | 3.6 mi | 28.3 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Darien | 4.0 mi | 28.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lisle Township | 4.0 mi | 28.1 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Woodridge | 4.2 mi | 29.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Willowbrook | 4.5 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.7) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 21 (tie) | Oakbrook Terrace | 27.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 21 (tie) | Warrenville | 27.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 23 (tie) | Roselle | 27.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 23 (tie) | Milton Township | 27.1 minutes (±1.1) |
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 Downers Grove
How long is the average commute in Downers Grove?
Workers who live in Downers Grove, IL take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Downers Grove without a car?
5.4% of households in Downers Grove have no vehicle, and 7.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Downers Grove?
23.8% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Downers Grove worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downers Grove village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downers Grove village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downers Grove 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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