How long is the commute from Rantoul, IL?
Workers who live in Rantoul, IL take an average of 19.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
11.8% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.5 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Rantoul get to work
| Means of transportation | Rantoul | Champaign County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.3% (±5.7 points) | 64.2% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±3.6 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 3.4% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.1 points) | 6.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.8% (±5.0 points) | 15.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Rantoul, the average commute is higher than in Champaign County (16.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rantoul, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Champaign County (3.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Champaign County, Rantoul ranks 40 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2296 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rantoul
| Vehicles available | Rantoul | Champaign County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±3.0 points) | 12.8% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.3% (±6.7 points) | 39.8% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.8% (±6.4 points) | 33.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.2% (±4.6 points) | 13.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Rantoul, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Champaign County (12.8%).
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 Rantoul
| Rantoul | Champaign County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.8% (±5.0 points) | 15.5% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.6% (±4.3 points) | 96.8% (±0.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.8% (±5.1 points) | 90.5% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rantoul, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Champaign County (90.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rantoul
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rantoul | — | 19.5 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Rantoul Township | 2.3 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Thomasboro | 4.4 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ludlow Township | 4.4 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ludlow | 6.0 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Harwood Township | 6.2 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Gifford | 7.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Condit Township | 7.3 mi | 33.5 minutes (±11.8) | Higher |
| East Bend Township | 7.8 mi | 39.4 minutes (±30.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Harwood Township, IL (26.0 minutes), Gifford, IL (25.4 minutes), Condit Township, IL (33.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Champaign County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Sadorus Township | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 35 | Mahomet | 20.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 36 | Ludlow Township | 20.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 37 | Sadorus | 20.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 38 | Mahomet Township | 19.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 39 | Philo Township | 19.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 40 (tie) | Rantoul | 19.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 40 (tie) | Tolono Township | 19.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 42 | Rantoul Township | 19.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 43 (tie) | Lake of the Woods | 18.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 43 (tie) | Savoy | 18.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 43 (tie) | Tolono | 18.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 46 | Crittenden Township | 17.6 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Champaign 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 Rantoul
How long is the average commute in Rantoul?
Workers who live in Rantoul, IL take an average of 19.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rantoul without a car?
6.7% of households in Rantoul have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rantoul?
11.8% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Rantoul worked from home, and 83.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rantoul village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rantoul village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rantoul village, 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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