How long is the commute from Lyons, IL?
Workers who live in Lyons, IL take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.6% of workers drive alone to work.
5.9% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
19.2% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 5.9%
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Lyons get to work
| Means of transportation | Lyons | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.6% (±6.7 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±3.9 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.9% (±5.5 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±2.0 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.2% (±6.2 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Lyons, the average commute is lower than in Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lyons, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Lyons ranks 104 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 930 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lyons
| Vehicles available | Lyons | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±3.5 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±6.7 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% (±8.0 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±5.1 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Lyons, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lyons
| Lyons | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.2% (±6.2 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% (±3.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±3.9 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lyons, 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 Lyons
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons | — | 28.1 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Riverside | 1.3 mi | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Riverside Township (Cook County) | 1.5 mi | 31.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| McCook | 1.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Summit | 1.7 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Brookfield | 1.7 mi | 32.7 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Stickney | 2.3 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Forest View | 2.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| North Riverside | 2.4 mi | 29.3 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Riverside, IL (32.5 minutes), Brookfield, IL (32.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 103 (tie) | Hometown | 28.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 103 (tie) | Lyons | 28.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 105 (tie) | Worth | 28.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 105 (tie) | Niles Township | 28.0 minutes (±0.7) |
| 107 | Skokie | 27.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 108 (tie) | Bedford Park | 27.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 108 (tie) | Bellwood | 27.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 108 (tie) | Phoenix | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) |
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 Lyons
How long is the average commute in Lyons?
Workers who live in Lyons, IL take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lyons without a car?
8.9% of households in Lyons have no vehicle, and 5.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lyons?
19.2% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Lyons worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyons village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyons village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyons 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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