How long is the commute from Ottawa, IL?
Workers who live in Ottawa, IL take an average of 22.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.7 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Ottawa get to work
| Means of transportation | Ottawa | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.2% (±2.9 points) | 83.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.9% (±2.6 points) | 8.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.9 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±1.6 points) | 5.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Ottawa, the average commute is lower than in LaSalle County (26.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ottawa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from LaSalle County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In LaSalle County, Ottawa ranks 44 of 61 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1881 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ottawa
| Vehicles available | Ottawa | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±2.4 points) | 6.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% (±3.9 points) | 33.1% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±4.3 points) | 38.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.7% (±3.1 points) | 22.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Ottawa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from LaSalle County (6.0%).
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 Ottawa
| Ottawa | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±1.6 points) | 5.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±1.9 points) | 93.4% (±0.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.3% (±3.5 points) | 87.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ottawa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from LaSalle County (87.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ottawa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | — | 22.7 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Ottawa Township | 2.9 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Naplate | 3.3 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| South Ottawa Township | 3.6 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rutland Township (LaSalle County) | 4.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Fall River Township | 4.5 mi | 34.0 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Dayton Township | 4.7 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wallace Township | 5.4 mi | 19.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Ridge | 8.2 mi | 31.6 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ottawa Township, IL (19.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rutland Township (LaSalle County), IL (28.4 minutes), Fall River Township, IL (34.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across LaSalle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Lostant | 25.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 39 | Otter Creek Township (LaSalle County) | 24.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 40 | Cedar Point | 23.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 41 | Tonica | 23.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 42 | Deer Park Township | 23.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 43 | Oglesby | 22.9 minutes (±6.8) |
| 44 | Ottawa | 22.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 45 | Leonore | 21.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 46 | Waltham Township | 21.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 47 | LaSalle Township | 20.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 48 | LaSalle | 20.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 49 (tie) | Kangley | 20.1 minutes (±6.4) |
| 49 (tie) | Troy Grove | 20.1 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 13 of 61 places in LaSalle 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 Ottawa
How long is the average commute in Ottawa?
Workers who live in Ottawa, IL take an average of 22.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ottawa without a car?
7.1% of households in Ottawa have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ottawa?
5.2% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Ottawa worked from home, and 84.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa city, Illinois
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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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