How long is the commute from Hickory Hills, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in Hickory Hills, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in Hickory Hills, IL take an average of 29.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

71.0% of workers drive alone to work.

1.9% take public transportation.

2.4% of workers walk to work.

11.1% work from home.

5.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 29.9 minutes (±3.8)
Public transportation: 1.9%
Work from home: 11.1%
Households without a car: 5.2%

How people in Hickory Hills get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Hickory Hills	Cook County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	71.0% (±7.2 points)	54.8%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	12.3% (±4.4 points)	7.7%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	1.9% (±1.4 points)	11.8%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	2.4% (±2.0 points)	4.0%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.2% (±1.0 points)	2.7%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	11.1% (±4.0 points)	18.9%	15.9%	15.1%

In Hickory Hills, the average commute is not measurably different from Cook County (31.5 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Hickory Hills, 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, Hickory Hills ranks 69 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 657 of 2,646.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Hickory Hills

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Hickory Hills	Cook County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	5.2% (±2.2 points)	18.0%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	36.4% (±4.9 points)	41.5%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	42.8% (±5.5 points)	28.4%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	15.6% (±2.8 points)	12.1%	18.3%	21.9%

In Hickory Hills, 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 Hickory Hills

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Hickory Hills	Cook County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	11.1% (±4.0 points)	18.9% (±0.2 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	94.5% (±3.1 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	89.9% (±3.3 points)	90.6% (±0.2 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Hickory Hills, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cook County (90.6%).

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 Hickory Hills

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Hickory Hills
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Hickory Hills	—	29.9 minutes (±3.8)	—
Bridgeview	1.5 mi	30.7 minutes (±3.2)	Not measurably different
Palos Hills	1.7 mi	35.2 minutes (±2.6)	Higher
Justice	2.0 mi	31.5 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different
Palos Township	2.8 mi	33.1 minutes (±1.8)	Not measurably different
Chicago Ridge	2.9 mi	31.8 minutes (±3.1)	Not measurably different
Willow Springs	3.0 mi	27.5 minutes (±2.7)	Not measurably different
Worth	3.1 mi	28.0 minutes (±1.8)	Not measurably different
Hodgkins	3.3 mi	16.5 minutes (±3.0)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hodgkins, IL (16.5 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Palos Hills, IL (35.2 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
63 (tie)	Barrington Hills	30.2 minutes (±4.2)
63 (tie)	Glenwood	30.2 minutes (±3.1)
65 (tie)	Alsip	30.1 minutes (±2.1)
65 (tie)	Chicago Heights	30.1 minutes (±2.6)
65 (tie)	Harvey	30.1 minutes (±3.2)
65 (tie)	Streamwood	30.1 minutes (±1.8)
69 (tie)	Hickory Hills	29.9 minutes (±3.8)
69 (tie)	Indian Head Park	29.9 minutes (±3.5)
69 (tie)	Palos Heights	29.9 minutes (±2.4)
69 (tie)	Stickney Township	29.9 minutes (±1.2)
73 (tie)	Palos Park	29.6 minutes (±6.1)
73 (tie)	Hanover Township (Cook County)	29.6 minutes (±1.1)
73 (tie)	Lyons Township	29.6 minutes (±0.8)

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 Hickory Hills

How long is the average commute in Hickory Hills?

Workers who live in Hickory Hills, IL take an average of 29.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Hickory Hills without a car?

5.2% of households in Hickory Hills have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Hickory Hills?

11.1% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Hickory Hills worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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