How long is the commute from Normal, IL?
Workers who live in Normal, IL take an average of 16.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
8.1% of workers walk to work.
13.4% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.5 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Normal get to work
| Means of transportation | Normal | McLean County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.9% (±2.6 points) | 69.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±1.5 points) | 7.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.1% (±1.3 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.4% (±1.6 points) | 17.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Normal, the average commute is lower than in McLean County (18.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Normal, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McLean County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McLean County, Normal ranks 49 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2518 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Normal
| Vehicles available | Normal | McLean County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±1.2 points) | 5.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±3.0 points) | 36.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% (±2.9 points) | 39.8% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±2.0 points) | 17.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Normal, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McLean County (5.9%).
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 Normal
| Normal | McLean County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.4% (±1.6 points) | 17.5% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.0 points) | 96.6% (±0.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.8% (±2.3 points) | 90.0% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Normal, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in McLean County (90.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Normal
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | — | 16.5 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Normal Township | 1.2 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomington | 3.3 mi | 16.8 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomington City Township | 3.3 mi | 16.8 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dry Grove Township | 5.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Towanda | 5.7 mi | 20.7 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson | 5.9 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Twin Grove | 6.4 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Bloomington Township | 6.7 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dry Grove Township, IL (28.2 minutes), Hudson, IL (24.0 minutes), Twin Grove, IL (23.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McLean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Downs | 20.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 44 | Anchor Township | 19.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 45 | Towanda Township | 17.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 46 | Bloomington Township | 16.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 47 (tie) | Bloomington | 16.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 47 (tie) | Bloomington City Township | 16.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 49 | Normal | 16.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 50 | Normal Township | 16.4 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 8 of 50 places in McLean 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 Normal
How long is the average commute in Normal?
Workers who live in Normal, IL take an average of 16.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Normal without a car?
6.0% of households in Normal have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Normal?
13.4% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Normal worked from home, and 86.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Normal town, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Normal town, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Normal town, Illinois
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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