How long is the commute from Leyden Township, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in Leyden Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Leyden Township, IL take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

74.2% of workers drive alone to work.

3.7% take public transportation.

1.7% of workers walk to work.

9.9% work from home.

8.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 28.8 minutes (±0.8)
Public transportation: 3.7%
Work from home: 9.9%
Households without a car: 8.2%

How people in Leyden Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Leyden Township	Cook County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	74.2% (±2.2 points)	54.8%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	8.8% (±1.4 points)	7.7%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	3.7% (±0.8 points)	11.8%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	1.7% (±0.6 points)	4.0%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.7% (±0.4 points)	2.7%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	9.9% (±1.2 points)	18.9%	15.9%	15.1%

In Leyden Township, the average commute is lower than in Cook County (31.5 minutes).

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

It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Leyden Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Cook County, Leyden Township ranks 91 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 819 of 2,646.

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

Cars per household in Leyden Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Leyden Township	Cook County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	8.2% (±1.3 points)	18.0%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	39.2% (±2.2 points)	41.5%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	32.9% (±2.2 points)	28.4%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	19.8% (±1.7 points)	12.1%	18.3%	21.9%

In Leyden Township, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Leyden Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Leyden Township	Cook County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	9.9% (±1.2 points)	18.9% (±0.2 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	94.4% (±1.2 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	90.5% (±1.5 points)	90.6% (±0.2 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Leyden Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cook County (90.6%).

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 Leyden Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Leyden Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Leyden Township	—	28.8 minutes (±0.8)	—
Franklin Park	0.6 mi	28.9 minutes (±2.0)	Not measurably different
Schiller Park	1.4 mi	24.8 minutes (±2.6)	Lower
River Grove	1.8 mi	30.8 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
Melrose Park	2.4 mi	27.1 minutes (±1.6)	Not measurably different
Stone Park	2.5 mi	20.2 minutes (±2.1)	Lower
Northlake	2.5 mi	28.5 minutes (±2.0)	Not measurably different
Elmwood Park	2.9 mi	32.2 minutes (±1.7)	Higher
Norridge	2.9 mi	34.2 minutes (±2.7)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Schiller Park, IL (24.8 minutes), Stone Park, IL (20.2 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Elmwood Park, IL (32.2 minutes), Norridge, IL (34.2 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
83 (tie)	La Grange Park	29.0 minutes (±2.4)
83 (tie)	South Barrington	29.0 minutes (±4.9)
83 (tie)	Berwyn Township	29.0 minutes (±1.6)
88 (tie)	Franklin Park	28.9 minutes (±2.0)
88 (tie)	Summit	28.9 minutes (±2.2)
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)

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 Leyden Township

How long is the average commute in Leyden Township?

Workers who live in Leyden Township, IL take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Leyden Township without a car?

8.2% of households in Leyden Township have no vehicle, and 3.7% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Leyden Township?

9.9% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Leyden Township worked from home, and 90.5% 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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