How long is the commute from Frankfort, IL?
Workers who live in Frankfort, IL take an average of 35.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
3.6% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
23.6% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.2 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 3.6%
- Work from home
- 23.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Frankfort get to work
| Means of transportation | Frankfort | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±5.5 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±1.7 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.6% (±1.4 points) | 2.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.6% (±5.0 points) | 14.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Frankfort, the average commute is higher than in Will County (31.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Frankfort, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Will County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Will County, Frankfort ranks 13 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 185 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Frankfort
| Vehicles available | Frankfort | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±2.0 points) | 3.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.0% (±3.4 points) | 25.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.0% (±4.8 points) | 42.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.4% (±3.9 points) | 28.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Frankfort, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Will County (3.9%).
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 Frankfort
| Frankfort | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.6% (±5.0 points) | 14.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.5 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±2.6 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Frankfort, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Will County (94.1%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Frankfort
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | — | 35.2 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Frankfort Township (Will County) | 1.3 mi | 31.7 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Mokena | 1.6 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Arbury Hills | 2.3 mi | 23.6 minutes (±9.1) | Lower |
| Frankfort Square | 3.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| New Lenox Township | 4.8 mi | 32.4 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| New Lenox | 5.1 mi | 32.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Tinley Park | 5.5 mi | 33.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Green Garden Township | 5.7 mi | 32.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Frankfort Township (Will County), IL (31.7 minutes), Mokena, IL (30.5 minutes), Arbury Hills, IL (23.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Willowbrook (community) | 35.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Homer Glen | 35.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 (tie) | Monee Township | 35.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Crete Township | 35.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Homer Township | 35.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Lockport | 35.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 13 | Frankfort | 35.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Shorewood | 34.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 15 | Symerton | 34.6 minutes (±8.7) |
| 16 | Wheatland Township (Will County) | 34.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 17 (tie) | Monee | 33.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Will Township | 33.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 19 | Plainfield | 33.3 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Will 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 Frankfort
How long is the average commute in Frankfort?
Workers who live in Frankfort, IL take an average of 35.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Frankfort without a car?
3.6% of households in Frankfort have no vehicle, and 3.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Frankfort?
23.6% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Frankfort worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frankfort village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frankfort village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frankfort 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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