How long is the commute from Romeoville, IL?
Workers who live in Romeoville, IL take an average of 32.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
11.8% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.3 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Romeoville get to work
| Means of transportation | Romeoville | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.3% (±2.5 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% (±2.1 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±0.9 points) | 2.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.8% (±2.1 points) | 14.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Romeoville, the average commute is not measurably different from Will County (31.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Romeoville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Will County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Will County, Romeoville ranks 25 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 400 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Romeoville
| Vehicles available | Romeoville | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±1.6 points) | 3.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.7% (±3.1 points) | 25.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% (±3.1 points) | 42.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.3% (±2.8 points) | 28.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Romeoville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Will County (3.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Romeoville
| Romeoville | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.8% (±2.1 points) | 14.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±1.1 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±1.2 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Romeoville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Will County (94.1%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Romeoville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeoville | — | 32.3 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Lockport Township | 2.1 mi | 31.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Crest Hill | 3.8 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Du Page Township | 3.9 mi | 29.7 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Bolingbrook | 4.1 mi | 30.0 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sunnyland | 4.5 mi | 29.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lockport | 4.5 mi | 35.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fairmont | 5.1 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Crystal Lawns | 5.2 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Crest Hill, IL (28.0 minutes), Du Page Township, IL (29.7 minutes), Fairmont, IL (23.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Plainfield | 33.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 20 | New Lenox | 32.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 21 | Wilton Township | 32.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 22 | Green Garden Township | 32.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 23 (tie) | New Lenox Township | 32.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 23 (tie) | Plainfield Township | 32.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 25 | Romeoville | 32.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 26 | Elwood | 31.8 minutes (±6.2) |
| 27 | Frankfort Township (Will County) | 31.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 28 | Lockport Township | 31.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 29 | Channahon Township | 31.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 30 (tie) | Mokena | 30.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 30 (tie) | Reed Township | 30.5 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Will 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 Romeoville
How long is the average commute in Romeoville?
Workers who live in Romeoville, IL take an average of 32.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Romeoville without a car?
4.5% of households in Romeoville have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Romeoville?
11.8% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Romeoville worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Romeoville village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Romeoville village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Romeoville 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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