How long is the commute from North Chicago, IL?
Workers who live in North Chicago, IL take an average of 16.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
22.3% of workers walk to work.
25.5% work from home.
13.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.8 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 25.5%
- Households without a car
- 13.8%
How people in North Chicago get to work
| Means of transportation | North Chicago | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 40.8% (±3.4 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±2.1 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 22.3% (±4.2 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.5% (±5.3 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In North Chicago, the average commute is lower than in Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Chicago, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Lake County (2.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, North Chicago ranks 71 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2497 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Chicago
| Vehicles available | North Chicago | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.8% (±3.2 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.8% (±4.7 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.4% (±4.2 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.1% (±2.9 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In North Chicago, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lake County (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in North Chicago
| North Chicago | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.5% (±5.3 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.0 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±3.1 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In North Chicago, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lake County (94.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near North Chicago
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicago | — | 16.8 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Lake Bluff | 2.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Knollwood | 2.4 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Shields Township | 2.5 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Green Oaks | 2.9 mi | 30.9 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Park City | 3.1 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Waukegan | 3.7 mi | 26.1 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Waukegan Township | 4.0 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Libertyville Township | 4.9 mi | 26.4 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Bluff, IL (28.4 minutes), Knollwood, IL (21.0 minutes), Shields Township, IL (20.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Grandwood Park | 25.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 66 | Park City | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 67 | Old Mill Creek | 23.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 68 | Bannockburn | 22.2 minutes (±7.8) |
| 69 | Knollwood | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 70 | Shields Township | 20.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 71 | North Chicago | 16.8 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 7 of 71 places in Lake 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 Chicago
How long is the average commute in North Chicago?
Workers who live in North Chicago, IL take an average of 16.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Chicago without a car?
13.8% of households in North Chicago have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Chicago?
25.5% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in North Chicago worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Chicago city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Chicago city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Chicago city, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for North Chicago city, Illinois (place:53559, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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