How long is the commute from La Grange, IL?
Workers who live in La Grange, IL take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.3% of workers drive alone to work.
10.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
28.6% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 10.0%
- Work from home
- 28.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in La Grange get to work
| Means of transportation | La Grange | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.3% (±4.3 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±1.8 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 10.0% (±2.3 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.9 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.6% (±4.1 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In La Grange, the average commute is lower than in Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In La Grange, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cook County (11.8%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, La Grange ranks 96 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 859 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in La Grange
| Vehicles available | La Grange | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±1.3 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% (±4.0 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.3% (±4.7 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.4% (±3.2 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In La Grange, 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 La Grange
| La Grange | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.6% (±4.1 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±2.0 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In La Grange, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cook County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near La Grange
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange | — | 28.5 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Western Springs | 1.4 mi | 31.0 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| La Grange Park | 1.6 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| McCook | 1.8 mi | 22.1 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brookfield | 1.8 mi | 32.7 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Countryside | 2.3 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Lyons Township | 2.4 mi | 29.6 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hinsdale | 2.8 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Lyons | 2.9 mi | 28.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Countryside, IL (24.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Western Springs, IL (31.0 minutes), Brookfield, IL (32.7 minutes), Hinsdale, IL (31.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 90 (tie) | Midlothian | 28.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 90 (tie) | Leyden Township | 28.8 minutes (±0.8) |
| 92 (tie) | Robbins | 28.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 92 (tie) | Proviso Township | 28.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 94 (tie) | Harwood Heights | 28.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 94 (tie) | Hoffman Estates | 28.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 94 (tie) | La Grange | 28.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 94 (tie) | Lincolnwood | 28.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 94 (tie) | Northlake | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 99 | Morton Grove | 28.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 100 | Niles | 28.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 101 (tie) | Des Plaines | 28.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 101 (tie) | Schaumburg Township | 28.2 minutes (±0.9) |
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 La Grange
How long is the average commute in La Grange?
Workers who live in La Grange, IL take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in La Grange without a car?
3.7% of households in La Grange have no vehicle, and 10.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in La Grange?
28.6% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in La Grange worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Grange village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Grange village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Grange 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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