How long is the commute from Oak Brook, IL?
Workers who live in Oak Brook, IL take an average of 31.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
20.9% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.5 minutes (±7.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Oak Brook get to work
| Means of transportation | Oak Brook | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.8% (±5.8 points) | 64.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±3.0 points) | 6.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±1.9 points) | 4.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±2.1 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.9% (±5.8 points) | 21.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Oak Brook, the average commute is not measurably different from DuPage County (27.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oak Brook, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from DuPage County (4.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In DuPage County, Oak Brook ranks 2 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 468 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oak Brook
| Vehicles available | Oak Brook | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±4.1 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.7% (±5.6 points) | 32.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.2% (±5.2 points) | 43.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.1% (±6.0 points) | 19.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Oak Brook, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from DuPage County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Oak Brook
| Oak Brook | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.9% (±5.8 points) | 21.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±3.4 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±4.1 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oak Brook, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in DuPage County (94.8%).
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 Oak Brook
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Brook | — | 31.5 minutes (±7.0) | — |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 1.4 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| York Township (DuPage County) | 2.1 mi | 27.0 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Clarendon Hills | 2.6 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hinsdale | 2.8 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Westmont | 3.1 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Westchester | 3.3 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hillside | 3.4 mi | 29.1 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Western Springs | 3.6 mi | 31.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across DuPage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hinsdale | 31.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 2 | Oak Brook | 31.5 minutes (±7.0) |
| 3 | Naperville Township | 30.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 4 | Naperville | 30.5 minutes (±0.8) |
| 5 | Woodridge | 29.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Bartlett | 29.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 7 | Burr Ridge | 29.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 (tie) | Elmhurst | 29.1 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 8 of 39 places in DuPage 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 Oak Brook
How long is the average commute in Oak Brook?
Workers who live in Oak Brook, IL take an average of 31.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oak Brook without a car?
5.0% of households in Oak Brook have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oak Brook?
20.9% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Oak Brook worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Brook village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Brook village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Brook village, 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 Oak Brook village, Illinois (place:54534, in state:17).
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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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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