How long is the commute from Waukegan, IL?
Workers who live in Waukegan, IL take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Waukegan get to work
| Means of transportation | Waukegan | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.1% (±2.0 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.1% (±1.5 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±0.7 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±1.5 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Waukegan, the average commute is lower than in Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waukegan, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (2.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Waukegan ranks 62 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1313 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waukegan
| Vehicles available | Waukegan | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±1.5 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% (±2.6 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% (±2.8 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±2.1 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Waukegan, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lake County (4.6%).
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 Waukegan
| Waukegan | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±1.5 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±1.0 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±1.5 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Waukegan, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lake County (94.3%).
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 Waukegan
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan | — | 26.1 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Waukegan Township | 1.2 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Park City | 1.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Gurnee | 3.4 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| North Chicago | 3.7 mi | 16.8 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Warren Township (Lake County) | 3.9 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Township (Lake County) | 4.5 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Beach Park | 5.0 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Green Oaks | 5.2 mi | 30.9 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Chicago, IL (16.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Benton Township (Lake County), IL (28.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Vernon Hills | 26.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 57 | Channel Lake | 26.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 58 | Libertyville Township | 26.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 59 | Buffalo Grove | 26.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 60 (tie) | Gages Lake | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 60 (tie) | Lincolnshire | 26.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 60 (tie) | Waukegan | 26.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 63 | Waukegan Township | 26.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 64 | Libertyville | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 65 | Grandwood Park | 25.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 66 | Park City | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 67 | Old Mill Creek | 23.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 68 | Bannockburn | 22.2 minutes (±7.8) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake 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 Waukegan
How long is the average commute in Waukegan?
Workers who live in Waukegan, IL take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waukegan without a car?
8.4% of households in Waukegan have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waukegan?
7.6% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Waukegan worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukegan city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukegan city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukegan 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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