How long is the commute from Merrionette Park, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in Merrionette Park, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Merrionette Park, IL take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

81.9% of workers drive alone to work.

0.7% take public transportation.

1.5% of workers walk to work.

8.1% work from home.

14.0% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 27.7 minutes (±4.8)
Public transportation: 0.7%
Work from home: 8.1%
Households without a car: 14.0%

How people in Merrionette Park get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Merrionette Park	Cook County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	81.9% (±7.8 points)	54.8%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	1.5% (±2.4 points)	7.7%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.7% (±1.2 points)	11.8%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	1.5% (±2.4 points)	4.0%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	6.3% (±7.9 points)	2.7%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	8.1% (±6.2 points)	18.9%	15.9%	15.1%

In Merrionette Park, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Merrionette 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Cook County, Merrionette Park ranks 113 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1014 of 2,646.

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

Cars per household in Merrionette Park

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Merrionette Park	Cook County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	14.0% (±6.8 points)	18.0%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	39.4% (±10.3 points)	41.5%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	21.1% (±7.8 points)	28.4%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	25.5% (±11.2 points)	12.1%	18.3%	21.9%

In Merrionette Park, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Merrionette Park

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Merrionette Park	Cook County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	8.1% (±6.2 points)	18.9% (±0.2 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	89.5% (±6.0 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	86.5% (±6.1 points)	90.6% (±0.2 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Merrionette 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 Merrionette Park

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Merrionette Park
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Merrionette Park	—	27.7 minutes (±4.8)	—
Blue Island	1.9 mi	29.0 minutes (±2.3)	Not measurably different
Alsip	2.0 mi	30.1 minutes (±2.1)	Not measurably different
Worth Township (Cook County)	2.3 mi	30.4 minutes (±0.8)	Not measurably different
Calumet Park	2.5 mi	38.5 minutes (±6.6)	Higher
Robbins	2.6 mi	28.7 minutes (±4.8)	Not measurably different
Evergreen Park	2.8 mi	32.1 minutes (±2.7)	Not measurably different
Calumet Township	2.8 mi	32.8 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different
Crestwood	3.2 mi	32.7 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Calumet Park, IL (38.5 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
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)
108 (tie)	Schaumburg	27.8 minutes (±1.1)
112 (tie)	Arlington Heights	27.7 minutes (±0.7)
112 (tie)	Merrionette Park	27.7 minutes (±4.8)
112 (tie)	Palatine	27.7 minutes (±1.0)
115	Berkeley	27.6 minutes (±4.6)
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)

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 Merrionette Park

How long is the average commute in Merrionette Park?

Workers who live in Merrionette Park, IL take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Merrionette Park without a car?

14.0% of households in Merrionette Park have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Merrionette Park?

8.1% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Merrionette Park worked from home, and 86.5% 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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