How long is the commute from Glen Ellyn, IL?
Workers who live in Glen Ellyn, IL take an average of 29.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.4% of workers drive alone to work.
7.9% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
32.8% work from home.
6.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.1 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 7.9%
- Work from home
- 32.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.6%
How people in Glen Ellyn get to work
| Means of transportation | Glen Ellyn | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.4% (±3.4 points) | 64.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.9% (±1.5 points) | 6.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.9% (±1.5 points) | 4.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.8% (±3.6 points) | 21.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Glen Ellyn, 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 Glen Ellyn, 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, Glen Ellyn ranks 9 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 765 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Glen Ellyn
| Vehicles available | Glen Ellyn | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% (±1.9 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% (±3.3 points) | 32.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% (±3.2 points) | 43.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.1% (±2.7 points) | 19.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Glen Ellyn, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in DuPage County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Glen Ellyn
| Glen Ellyn | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.8% (±3.6 points) | 21.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±2.6 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±2.9 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Glen Ellyn, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from DuPage County (94.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Glen Ellyn
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ellyn | — | 29.1 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Milton Township | 1.5 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wheaton | 2.4 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Lombard | 2.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Glendale Heights | 3.7 mi | 26.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| York Township (DuPage County) | 4.5 mi | 27.0 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Villa Park | 4.5 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield | 4.7 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 4.9 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wheaton, IL (25.7 minutes), Lombard, IL (25.6 minutes), York Township (DuPage County), IL (27.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 15 | Downers Grove Township | 28.3 minutes (±0.7) |
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 Glen Ellyn
How long is the average commute in Glen Ellyn?
Workers who live in Glen Ellyn, IL take an average of 29.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Glen Ellyn without a car?
6.6% of households in Glen Ellyn have no vehicle, and 7.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Glen Ellyn?
32.8% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Glen Ellyn worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glen Ellyn village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glen Ellyn village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glen Ellyn 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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