How long is the commute from Kankakee, IL?
Workers who live in Kankakee, IL take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
4.7% work from home.
14.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Households without a car
- 14.7%
How people in Kankakee get to work
| Means of transportation | Kankakee | Kankakee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.1% (±3.8 points) | 78.3% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.9% (±2.9 points) | 8.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±1.4 points) | 1.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±1.1 points) | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.7% (±1.7 points) | 8.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Kankakee, the average commute is lower than in Kankakee County (24.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kankakee, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Kankakee County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kankakee County, Kankakee ranks 34 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1976 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kankakee
| Vehicles available | Kankakee | Kankakee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.7% (±2.2 points) | 6.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.1% (±4.3 points) | 32.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.4% (±4.3 points) | 37.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±2.5 points) | 23.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Kankakee, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Kankakee County (6.6%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kankakee
| Kankakee | Kankakee County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.7% (±1.7 points) | 8.1% (±0.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% (±1.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.7 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.6% (±3.4 points) | 89.0% (±1.1 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kankakee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Kankakee County (89.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kankakee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee | — | 22.0 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Kankakee Township | 0.5 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Aroma Park | 3.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bradley | 4.4 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Aroma Township | 4.5 mi | 23.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sammons Point | 4.8 mi | 19.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bourbonnais Township | 5.0 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Otto Township | 5.1 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Limestone Township (Kankakee County) | 5.3 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kankakee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Aroma Township | 23.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 29 (tie) | Bradley | 23.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 29 (tie) | Salina Township | 23.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 31 | Limestone Township (Kankakee County) | 23.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 32 | Bourbonnais Township | 22.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 33 | Kankakee Township | 22.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 34 | Kankakee | 22.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 35 | Bourbonnais | 19.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 36 | Sammons Point | 19.3 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 9 of 36 places in Kankakee 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 Kankakee
How long is the average commute in Kankakee?
Workers who live in Kankakee, IL take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kankakee without a car?
14.7% of households in Kankakee have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kankakee?
4.7% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Kankakee worked from home, and 84.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kankakee city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kankakee city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kankakee 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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