How long is the commute from Willowbrook, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in Willowbrook, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in Willowbrook, IL take an average of 26.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

78.0% of workers drive alone to work.

4.4% take public transportation.

0.7% of workers walk to work.

11.7% work from home.

5.9% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 26.8 minutes (±2.7)
Public transportation: 4.4%
Work from home: 11.7%
Households without a car: 5.9%

How people in Willowbrook get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Willowbrook	DuPage County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	78.0% (±5.6 points)	64.9%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	4.3% (±2.4 points)	6.8%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	4.4% (±4.7 points)	4.0%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	0.7% (±0.7 points)	1.5%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.9% (±0.7 points)	1.3%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	11.7% (±3.8 points)	21.5%	15.9%	15.1%

In Willowbrook, 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 Willowbrook, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from DuPage County (4.0%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In DuPage County, Willowbrook ranks 29 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1173 of 2,646.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Willowbrook

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Willowbrook	DuPage County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	5.9% (±3.4 points)	4.6%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	40.2% (±5.3 points)	32.6%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	39.0% (±5.7 points)	43.0%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	14.9% (±3.7 points)	19.8%	18.3%	21.9%

In Willowbrook, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Willowbrook

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Willowbrook	DuPage County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	11.7% (±3.8 points)	21.5% (±0.6 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	97.7% (±1.2 points)	97.5% (±0.2 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	94.5% (±2.5 points)	94.8% (±0.3 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Willowbrook, 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 Willowbrook

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Willowbrook
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Willowbrook	—	26.8 minutes (±2.7)	—
Burr Ridge	1.8 mi	29.2 minutes (±3.4)	Not measurably different
Downers Grove Township	2.0 mi	28.3 minutes (±0.7)	Not measurably different
Clarendon Hills	2.3 mi	28.9 minutes (±3.1)	Not measurably different
Indian Head Park	2.3 mi	29.9 minutes (±3.5)	Not measurably different
Hinsdale	2.4 mi	31.6 minutes (±2.5)	Higher
Westmont	2.4 mi	26.6 minutes (±1.3)	Not measurably different
Darien	2.5 mi	28.7 minutes (±1.7)	Not measurably different
Western Springs	3.2 mi	31.0 minutes (±1.8)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hinsdale, IL (31.6 minutes), Western Springs, IL (31.0 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
23 (tie)	Roselle	27.1 minutes (±1.7)
23 (tie)	Milton Township	27.1 minutes (±1.1)
23 (tie)	Winfield Township	27.1 minutes (±1.3)
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)

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 Willowbrook

How long is the average commute in Willowbrook?

Workers who live in Willowbrook, IL take an average of 26.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Willowbrook without a car?

5.9% of households in Willowbrook have no vehicle, and 4.4% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Willowbrook?

11.7% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Willowbrook worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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