How long is the commute from Richton Park, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in Richton Park, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Richton Park, IL take an average of 33.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

73.1% of workers drive alone to work.

4.8% take public transportation.

0.0% of workers walk to work.

13.2% work from home.

10.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 33.1 minutes (±2.8)
Public transportation: 4.8%
Work from home: 13.2%
Households without a car: 10.2%

How people in Richton Park get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Richton Park	Cook County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	73.1% (±6.5 points)	54.8%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	7.4% (±3.6 points)	7.7%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	4.8% (±2.2 points)	11.8%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	0.0% (±0.6 points)	4.0%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.4% (±1.2 points)	2.7%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	13.2% (±4.9 points)	18.9%	15.9%	15.1%

In Richton Park, the average commute is not measurably different from Cook County (31.5 minutes).

It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).

It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Richton Park, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Cook County, Richton Park ranks 26 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 328 of 2,646.

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

Cars per household in Richton Park

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Richton Park	Cook County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	10.2% (±3.4 points)	18.0%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	43.1% (±7.0 points)	41.5%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	33.4% (±5.7 points)	28.4%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	13.3% (±3.9 points)	12.1%	18.3%	21.9%

In Richton Park, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Richton Park

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Richton Park	Cook County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	13.2% (±4.9 points)	18.9% (±0.2 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	90.3% (±5.0 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	89.3% (±4.9 points)	90.6% (±0.2 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Richton Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cook County (90.6%).

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 Richton Park

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Richton Park
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Richton Park	—	33.1 minutes (±2.8)	—
Matteson	2.0 mi	33.8 minutes (±2.7)	Not measurably different
Rich Township	2.5 mi	32.9 minutes (±1.3)	Not measurably different
University Park	2.8 mi	39.3 minutes (±4.7)	Higher
Park Forest	2.9 mi	31.8 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
Monee Township	3.9 mi	35.8 minutes (±2.9)	Not measurably different
Olympia Fields	3.9 mi	42.8 minutes (±6.6)	Higher
Frankfort Square	4.3 mi	28.0 minutes (±2.1)	Lower
Monee	4.3 mi	33.9 minutes (±5.3)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Frankfort Square, IL (28.0 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: University Park, IL (39.3 minutes), Olympia Fields, IL (42.8 minutes).

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

Average commute across Cook County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
19 (tie)	Orland Park	33.8 minutes (±1.7)
21	Tinley Park	33.7 minutes (±1.3)
22	Orland Township	33.6 minutes (±1.1)
23	Bloom Township	33.4 minutes (±2.0)
24 (tie)	Chicago	33.1 minutes (±0.2)
24 (tie)	Homewood	33.1 minutes (±3.3)
24 (tie)	Richton Park	33.1 minutes (±2.8)
24 (tie)	Palos Township	33.1 minutes (±1.8)
28 (tie)	Flossmoor	32.9 minutes (±6.3)
28 (tie)	Rich Township	32.9 minutes (±1.3)
30	Calumet Township	32.8 minutes (±3.0)
31 (tie)	Brookfield	32.7 minutes (±2.0)
31 (tie)	Crestwood	32.7 minutes (±3.0)

Showing 13 of 148 places in Cook 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 Richton Park

How long is the average commute in Richton Park?

Workers who live in Richton Park, IL take an average of 33.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Richton Park without a car?

10.2% of households in Richton Park have no vehicle, and 4.8% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Richton Park?

13.2% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Richton Park worked from home, and 89.3% 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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