How long is the commute from Joliet, IL?
Workers who live in Joliet, IL take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
8.8% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.8 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Joliet get to work
| Means of transportation | Joliet | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±1.2 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±1.1 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.3 points) | 2.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.8% (±0.8 points) | 14.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Joliet, the average commute is lower 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 Joliet, 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 ranks 44 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 813 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Joliet
| Vehicles available | Joliet | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±0.7 points) | 3.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% (±1.6 points) | 25.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±1.5 points) | 42.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.3% (±1.5 points) | 28.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Joliet, 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 lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Joliet
| Joliet | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.8% (±0.8 points) | 14.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±0.6 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±0.9 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Joliet, 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 Joliet
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet | — | 28.8 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Rockdale | 1.5 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Troy Township | 2.6 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Joliet Township | 3.4 mi | 25.8 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Shorewood | 3.5 mi | 34.7 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Crystal Lawns | 3.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Preston Heights | 3.8 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Sunnyland | 3.8 mi | 29.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Crest Hill | 4.4 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Joliet Township, IL (25.8 minutes), Preston Heights, IL (22.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shorewood, IL (34.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Du Page Township | 29.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 39 | Troy Township | 29.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 40 | Sunnyland | 29.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 41 | Peotone | 29.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 42 | Braidwood | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 43 | Beecher | 29.1 minutes (±5.6) |
| 44 | Joliet | 28.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 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) |
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
How long is the average commute in Joliet?
Workers who live in Joliet, IL take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Joliet without a car?
5.9% of households in Joliet have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Joliet?
8.8% (±0.8 points) of workers who live in Joliet worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joliet city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joliet city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joliet 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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