How long is the commute from Summit, IL?
Workers who live in Summit, IL take an average of 28.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.2% of workers drive alone to work.
8.8% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.9 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 8.8%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Summit get to work
| Means of transportation | Summit | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.2% (±6.8 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.7% (±5.7 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.8% (±4.7 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.5 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±2.0 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Summit, the average commute is lower than in Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Summit, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cook County (11.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Summit ranks 89 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 803 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Summit
| Vehicles available | Summit | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±4.8 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% (±6.0 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.4% (±7.8 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.8% (±6.6 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Summit, 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 Summit
| Summit | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±2.0 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.1% (±4.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.0% (±5.2 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Summit, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Cook County (90.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Summit
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit | — | 28.9 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| McCook | 1.6 mi | 22.1 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lyons | 1.7 mi | 28.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Stickney Township | 2.3 mi | 29.9 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Justice | 2.5 mi | 31.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lyons Township | 2.5 mi | 29.6 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Forest View | 2.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bedford Park | 2.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stickney | 2.9 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.3) | 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 Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 83 (tie) | Berwyn | 29.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 83 (tie) | Blue Island | 29.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 83 (tie) | La Grange Park | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 83 (tie) | South Barrington | 29.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 83 (tie) | Berwyn Township | 29.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 88 (tie) | Franklin Park | 28.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 88 (tie) | Summit | 28.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 90 (tie) | Midlothian | 28.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 90 (tie) | Leyden Township | 28.8 minutes (±0.8) |
| 92 (tie) | Robbins | 28.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 92 (tie) | Proviso Township | 28.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 94 (tie) | Harwood Heights | 28.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 94 (tie) | Hoffman Estates | 28.5 minutes (±1.2) |
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 Summit
How long is the average commute in Summit?
Workers who live in Summit, IL take an average of 28.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Summit without a car?
8.8% of households in Summit have no vehicle, and 8.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Summit?
5.2% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Summit worked from home, and 84.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit 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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Figures last updated on .
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