How long is the commute from Elmhurst, IL?
Workers who live in Elmhurst, IL take an average of 29.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.4% of workers drive alone to work.
8.6% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
26.5% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.1 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 8.6%
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Elmhurst get to work
| Means of transportation | Elmhurst | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.4% (±2.1 points) | 64.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±1.1 points) | 6.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.6% (±1.1 points) | 4.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±0.5 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.5% (±2.2 points) | 21.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Elmhurst, the average commute is higher than in DuPage County (27.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elmhurst, 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, Elmhurst ranks 8 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 764 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elmhurst
| Vehicles available | Elmhurst | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±1.1 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% (±2.9 points) | 32.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.2% (±2.7 points) | 43.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.5% (±2.1 points) | 19.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst
| Elmhurst | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.5% (±2.2 points) | 21.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.2 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±1.6 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst | — | 29.1 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Berkeley | 1.7 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Villa Park | 1.9 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Northlake | 2.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| York Township (DuPage County) | 3.0 mi | 27.0 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Hillside | 3.0 mi | 29.1 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Stone Park | 3.3 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 3.3 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bellwood | 3.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Villa Park, IL (26.8 minutes), York Township (DuPage County), IL (27.0 minutes), Stone Park, IL (20.2 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Oak Brook | 31.5 minutes (±7.0) |
| 3 | Naperville Township | 30.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 4 | Naperville | 30.5 minutes (±0.8) |
| 5 | Woodridge | 29.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Bartlett | 29.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 7 | Burr Ridge | 29.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 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) |
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 Elmhurst
How long is the average commute in Elmhurst?
Workers who live in Elmhurst, IL take an average of 29.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elmhurst without a car?
4.7% of households in Elmhurst have no vehicle, and 8.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elmhurst?
26.5% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Elmhurst worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmhurst city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmhurst city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmhurst 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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