How long is the commute from Lake Bluff, IL?
Workers who live in Lake Bluff, IL take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.8% of workers drive alone to work.
6.1% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
33.8% work from home.
0.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.4 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 6.1%
- Work from home
- 33.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.3%
How people in Lake Bluff get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Bluff | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 50.8% (±6.6 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±2.6 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.1% (±3.1 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.9 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±2.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.8% (±6.3 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Lake Bluff, the average commute is not measurably different from Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Bluff, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Lake County (2.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Lake Bluff ranks 39 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 879 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Bluff
| Vehicles available | Lake Bluff | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% (±6.7 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.9% (±7.3 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±5.5 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Lake Bluff, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lake County (4.6%).
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 Lake Bluff
| Lake Bluff | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 33.8% (±6.3 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±1.7 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.8% (±2.7 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Bluff, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lake County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake Bluff
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Bluff | — | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Shields Township | 0.2 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Knollwood | 1.4 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| North Chicago | 2.4 mi | 16.8 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Green Oaks | 3.2 mi | 30.9 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Forest | 3.3 mi | 31.3 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mettawa | 4.5 mi | 30.9 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Libertyville Township | 4.7 mi | 26.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Park City | 5.3 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shields Township, IL (20.8 minutes), Knollwood, IL (21.0 minutes), North Chicago, IL (16.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Kildeer | 30.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 34 | Fremont Township | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 35 | Third Lake | 29.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 36 | Avon Township | 29.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 37 | Benton Township (Lake County) | 28.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 38 | West Deerfield Township | 28.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 39 | Lake Bluff | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 40 | Indian Creek | 28.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 41 (tie) | Mundelein | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 41 (tie) | Moraine Township | 27.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 43 (tie) | Deerfield | 27.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 43 (tie) | Deer Park | 27.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 43 (tie) | Vernon Township | 27.8 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake 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 Lake Bluff
How long is the average commute in Lake Bluff?
Workers who live in Lake Bluff, IL take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Bluff without a car?
0.3% of households in Lake Bluff have no vehicle, and 6.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Bluff?
33.8% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in Lake Bluff worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Bluff village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Bluff village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Bluff 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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Figures last updated on .
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