How long is the commute from West Chicago, IL?
Workers who live in West Chicago, IL take an average of 26.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
11.7% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.3 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in West Chicago get to work
| Means of transportation | West Chicago | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.2% (±3.8 points) | 64.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.7% (±3.5 points) | 6.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 4.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.7% (±2.2 points) | 21.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In West Chicago, the average commute is not measurably different from DuPage County (27.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Chicago, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in DuPage County (4.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In DuPage County, West Chicago ranks 32 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1268 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Chicago
| Vehicles available | West Chicago | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±2.0 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.3% (±4.5 points) | 32.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±4.2 points) | 43.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.1% (±2.6 points) | 19.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In West Chicago, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from DuPage County (4.6%).
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 West Chicago
| West Chicago | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.7% (±2.2 points) | 21.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±0.8 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±2.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Chicago, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from DuPage County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Chicago
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chicago | — | 26.3 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Winfield Township | 2.9 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township | 3.5 mi | 28.8 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Winfield | 3.7 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne | 4.0 mi | 28.2 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Carol Stream | 4.9 mi | 28.1 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| St. Charles | 4.9 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bartlett | 5.1 mi | 29.7 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Warrenville | 5.4 mi | 27.4 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wayne Township, IL (28.8 minutes), Bartlett, IL (29.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across DuPage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 26 (tie) | Bloomingdale | 27.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 26 (tie) | York Township (DuPage County) | 27.0 minutes (±0.7) |
| 28 (tie) | Villa Park | 26.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 28 (tie) | Willowbrook | 26.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 30 | Glendale Heights | 26.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 31 | Westmont | 26.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 32 (tie) | West Chicago | 26.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 32 (tie) | Addison Township | 26.3 minutes (±0.9) |
| 32 (tie) | Bloomingdale Township | 26.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 35 | Itasca | 25.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 36 | Bensenville | 25.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 37 | Wheaton | 25.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 38 (tie) | Addison | 25.6 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in DuPage 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 West Chicago
How long is the average commute in West Chicago?
Workers who live in West Chicago, IL take an average of 26.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Chicago without a car?
6.3% of households in West Chicago have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Chicago?
11.7% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in West Chicago worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Chicago city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Chicago city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Chicago city, Illinois
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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