How long is the commute from Joliet Township, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in Joliet Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Joliet Township, IL take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

75.6% of workers drive alone to work.

1.3% take public transportation.

1.4% of workers walk to work.

5.2% work from home.

8.6% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 25.8 minutes (±0.9)
Public transportation: 1.3%
Work from home: 5.2%
Households without a car: 8.6%

How people in Joliet Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Joliet Township	Will County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	75.6% (±1.6 points)	72.9%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	14.9% (±1.7 points)	8.0%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	1.3% (±0.4 points)	2.0%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	1.4% (±0.5 points)	0.7%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.6% (±0.4 points)	1.6%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	5.2% (±1.1 points)	14.7%	15.9%	15.1%

In Joliet Township, the average commute is lower than in Will County (31.4 minutes).

It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).

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

In Joliet Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Will County (2.0%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Will County, Joliet Township ranks 51 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1381 of 2,646.

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

Cars per household in Joliet Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Joliet Township	Will County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	8.6% (±1.1 points)	3.9%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	36.8% (±2.0 points)	25.3%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	32.9% (±2.0 points)	42.2%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	21.7% (±1.6 points)	28.5%	18.3%	21.9%

In Joliet Township, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Will County (3.9%).

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 Joliet Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Joliet Township	Will County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	5.2% (±1.1 points)	14.7% (±0.5 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	94.2% (±1.2 points)	97.0% (±0.3 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	90.2% (±1.4 points)	94.1% (±0.4 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Joliet Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Will County (94.1%).

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 Joliet Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Joliet Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Joliet Township	—	25.8 minutes (±0.9)	—
Preston Heights	0.9 mi	22.7 minutes (±3.2)	Not measurably different
Rockdale	2.2 mi	25.0 minutes (±3.9)	Not measurably different
Ingalls Park	2.6 mi	25.9 minutes (±3.5)	Not measurably different
Ridgewood	2.7 mi	28.5 minutes (±5.1)	Not measurably different
Joliet	3.4 mi	28.8 minutes (±0.7)	Higher
Fairmont	3.9 mi	23.3 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different
Crest Hill	4.8 mi	28.0 minutes (±2.1)	Not measurably different
Sunnyland	5.5 mi	29.5 minutes (±5.0)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Joliet, IL (28.8 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
45	Ridgewood	28.5 minutes (±5.1)
46 (tie)	Crest Hill	28.0 minutes (±2.1)
46 (tie)	Frankfort Square	28.0 minutes (±2.1)
48	Crystal Lawns	27.8 minutes (±7.2)
49	Wesley Township	26.3 minutes (±3.8)
50	Ingalls Park	25.9 minutes (±3.5)
51	Joliet Township	25.8 minutes (±0.9)
52	Rockdale	25.0 minutes (±3.9)
53 (tie)	Arbury Hills	23.6 minutes (±9.1)
53 (tie)	Wilmington (Will County)	23.6 minutes (±2.9)
55	Fairmont	23.3 minutes (±3.0)
56	Preston Heights	22.7 minutes (±3.2)
57	Wilmington Township	21.9 minutes (±2.0)

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 Joliet Township

How long is the average commute in Joliet Township?

Workers who live in Joliet Township, IL take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Joliet Township without a car?

8.6% of households in Joliet Township have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Joliet Township?

5.2% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Joliet Township worked from home, and 90.2% 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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