How long is the commute from Melrose Park, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in Melrose Park, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Melrose Park, IL take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

72.1% of workers drive alone to work.

3.1% take public transportation.

2.8% of workers walk to work.

5.9% work from home.

10.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 27.1 minutes (±1.6)
Public transportation: 3.1%
Work from home: 5.9%
Households without a car: 10.2%

How people in Melrose Park get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Melrose Park	Cook County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	72.1% (±4.6 points)	54.8%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	14.9% (±4.3 points)	7.7%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	3.1% (±1.3 points)	11.8%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	2.8% (±1.4 points)	4.0%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.2% (±0.9 points)	2.7%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	5.9% (±1.9 points)	18.9%	15.9%	15.1%

In Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park, 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, Melrose Park ranks 122 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1124 of 2,646.

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

Cars per household in Melrose Park

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Melrose Park	Cook County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	10.2% (±2.8 points)	18.0%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	37.2% (±4.1 points)	41.5%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	31.0% (±4.3 points)	28.4%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	21.6% (±4.1 points)	12.1%	18.3%	21.9%

In Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Melrose Park	Cook County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	5.9% (±1.9 points)	18.9% (±0.2 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	94.4% (±2.0 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	92.0% (±2.2 points)	90.6% (±0.2 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Melrose Park
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Melrose Park	—	27.1 minutes (±1.6)	—
Stone Park	0.9 mi	20.2 minutes (±2.1)	Lower
Bellwood	1.5 mi	27.8 minutes (±1.8)	Not measurably different
Maywood	1.9 mi	34.4 minutes (±3.4)	Higher
River Grove	2.0 mi	30.8 minutes (±2.8)	Higher
Northlake	2.3 mi	28.5 minutes (±2.0)	Not measurably different
River Forest	2.4 mi	32.5 minutes (±3.3)	Higher
River Forest Township	2.4 mi	32.5 minutes (±3.3)	Higher
Franklin Park	2.4 mi	28.9 minutes (±2.0)	Not measurably different

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

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Maywood, IL (34.4 minutes), River Grove, IL (30.8 minutes), River Forest, IL (32.5 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
116 (tie)	Evanston	27.5 minutes (±1.1)
116 (tie)	Willow Springs	27.5 minutes (±2.7)
118 (tie)	Forest Park	27.4 minutes (±2.5)
118 (tie)	Westchester	27.4 minutes (±1.8)
118 (tie)	Palatine Township	27.4 minutes (±0.7)
121 (tie)	Glenview	27.1 minutes (±1.2)
121 (tie)	Melrose Park	27.1 minutes (±1.6)
123 (tie)	Hazel Crest	26.8 minutes (±3.8)
123 (tie)	Northbrook	26.8 minutes (±1.7)
123 (tie)	Northfield Township	26.8 minutes (±0.9)
123 (tie)	Wheeling Township	26.8 minutes (±0.6)
127	East Hazel Crest	26.3 minutes (±3.7)
128	Inverness	26.1 minutes (±3.6)

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 Melrose Park

How long is the average commute in Melrose Park?

Workers who live in Melrose Park, IL take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Melrose Park without a car?

10.2% of households in Melrose Park have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Melrose Park?

5.9% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Melrose Park worked from home, and 92.0% 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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