How long is the commute from Urbana, IL?
Workers who live in Urbana, IL take an average of 14.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.4% of workers drive alone to work.
7.0% take public transportation.
13.9% of workers walk to work.
18.6% work from home.
21.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.2 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 7.0%
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Households without a car
- 21.5%
How people in Urbana get to work
| Means of transportation | Urbana | Champaign County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 48.4% (±4.1 points) | 64.2% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±1.9 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.0% (±2.0 points) | 3.4% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 13.9% (±2.5 points) | 6.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±1.1 points) | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.6% (±2.7 points) | 15.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Urbana, the average commute is lower 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 Urbana, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Champaign County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Champaign County, Urbana ranks 52 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2601 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Urbana
| Vehicles available | Urbana | Champaign County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 21.5% (±2.9 points) | 12.8% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.3% (±3.6 points) | 39.8% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.0% (±2.7 points) | 33.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.2% (±1.6 points) | 13.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Urbana, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Champaign County (12.8%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Urbana
| Urbana | Champaign County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.6% (±2.7 points) | 15.5% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±1.1 points) | 96.8% (±0.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.8% (±2.0 points) | 90.5% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Urbana, 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 Urbana
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana | — | 14.2 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Cunningham Township | 0.0 mi | 14.2 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Urbana Township | 3.3 mi | 16.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Champaign | 4.1 mi | 14.9 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Champaign City Township | 4.1 mi | 14.9 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Savoy | 4.6 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Somer Township | 5.0 mi | 17.5 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Champaign Township | 6.1 mi | 17.4 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Philo Township | 6.4 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Savoy, IL (18.1 minutes), Champaign Township, IL (17.4 minutes), Philo Township, IL (19.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Crittenden Township | 17.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 47 | Somer Township | 17.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 48 | Champaign Township | 17.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 49 | Urbana Township | 16.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 50 (tie) | Champaign | 14.9 minutes (±0.6) |
| 50 (tie) | Champaign City Township | 14.9 minutes (±0.6) |
| 52 (tie) | Urbana | 14.2 minutes (±0.7) |
| 52 (tie) | Cunningham Township | 14.2 minutes (±0.7) |
| 54 | Hensley Township | 13.1 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 9 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 Urbana
How long is the average commute in Urbana?
Workers who live in Urbana, IL take an average of 14.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Urbana without a car?
21.5% of households in Urbana have no vehicle, and 7.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Urbana?
18.6% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Urbana worked from home, and 87.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Urbana city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Urbana city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Urbana 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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