How long is the commute from North Aurora, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in North Aurora, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in North Aurora, IL take an average of 26.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

71.8% of workers drive alone to work.

1.1% take public transportation.

0.6% of workers walk to work.

20.8% work from home.

5.8% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 26.5 minutes (±1.8)
Public transportation: 1.1%
Work from home: 20.8%
Households without a car: 5.8%

How people in North Aurora get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	North Aurora	Kane County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	71.8% (±3.3 points)	70.7%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	4.9% (±2.0 points)	8.9%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	1.1% (±0.8 points)	1.6%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	0.6% (±0.5 points)	1.2%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.8% (±0.7 points)	1.7%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	20.8% (±2.9 points)	15.9%	15.9%	15.1%

In North Aurora, the average commute is not measurably different from Kane County (27.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In North Aurora, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kane County (1.6%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Kane County, North Aurora ranks 37 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1224 of 2,646.

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

Cars per household in North Aurora

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	North Aurora	Kane County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	5.8% (±2.5 points)	4.7%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	24.8% (±3.8 points)	27.0%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	43.1% (±4.1 points)	42.1%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	26.3% (±4.3 points)	26.2%	18.3%	21.9%

In North Aurora, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kane County (4.7%).

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 North Aurora

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	North Aurora	Kane County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	20.8% (±2.9 points)	15.9% (±0.7 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	97.7% (±1.3 points)	97.1% (±0.4 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	92.5% (±2.4 points)	93.3% (±0.6 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In North Aurora, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kane County (93.3%).

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 North Aurora

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with North Aurora
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
North Aurora	—	26.5 minutes (±1.8)	—
Batavia Township	2.1 mi	29.0 minutes (±1.7)	Higher
Aurora Township	3.0 mi	24.7 minutes (±0.7)	Not measurably different
Batavia	3.1 mi	28.9 minutes (±2.2)	Not measurably different
Aurora	4.1 mi	27.2 minutes (±0.6)	Not measurably different
Prestbury	4.5 mi	54.2 minutes (±42.9)	Not measurably different
Geneva Township	4.9 mi	28.2 minutes (±1.9)	Not measurably different
Geneva	5.1 mi	27.8 minutes (±2.0)	Not measurably different
Blackberry Township	5.4 mi	30.9 minutes (±3.1)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Batavia Township, IL (29.0 minutes), Blackberry Township, IL (30.9 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Kane County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
31 (tie)	Elgin Township	27.6 minutes (±0.7)
31 (tie)	St. Charles Township	27.6 minutes (±1.1)
33	Elburn	27.5 minutes (±3.4)
34	Aurora	27.2 minutes (±0.6)
35	St. Charles	27.0 minutes (±1.4)
36	Virgil Township	26.9 minutes (±3.2)
37	North Aurora	26.5 minutes (±1.8)
38	Kaneville	26.0 minutes (±5.2)
39	West Dundee	25.5 minutes (±2.3)
40	Aurora Township	24.7 minutes (±0.7)
41	Big Rock Township	18.6 minutes (±8.9)
42	Big Rock	18.4 minutes (±11.7)

Showing 12 of 42 places in Kane 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 North Aurora

How long is the average commute in North Aurora?

Workers who live in North Aurora, IL take an average of 26.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in North Aurora without a car?

5.8% of households in North Aurora have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in North Aurora?

20.8% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in North Aurora worked from home, and 92.5% 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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