How long is the commute from Winnetka, IL?
Workers who live in Winnetka, IL take an average of 32.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.2% of workers drive alone to work.
16.5% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
29.2% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.6 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 16.5%
- Work from home
- 29.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Winnetka get to work
| Means of transportation | Winnetka | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 45.2% (±5.9 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±2.6 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 16.5% (±3.4 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.2% (±2.4 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.2% (±4.2 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Winnetka, the average commute is not measurably different from Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Winnetka, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Winnetka ranks 34 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 368 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Winnetka
| Vehicles available | Winnetka | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±1.3 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% (±4.1 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.9% (±5.6 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±4.8 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Winnetka, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).
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 Winnetka
| Winnetka | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.2% (±4.2 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±1.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.0% (±1.7 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Winnetka, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cook County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Winnetka
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnetka | — | 32.6 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| New Trier Township | 0.4 mi | 34.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Northfield | 1.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Kenilworth | 1.9 mi | 34.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmette | 2.1 mi | 34.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Glencoe | 2.2 mi | 36.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Golf | 3.9 mi | 32.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Glenview | 4.6 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Northfield Township | 4.7 mi | 26.8 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Northfield, IL (24.8 minutes), Glenview, IL (27.1 minutes), Northfield Township, IL (26.8 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 (tie) | Flossmoor | 32.9 minutes (±6.3) |
| 28 (tie) | Rich Township | 32.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 30 | Calumet Township | 32.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 31 (tie) | Brookfield | 32.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 31 (tie) | Crestwood | 32.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 33 (tie) | Lansing | 32.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 33 (tie) | Winnetka | 32.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 35 (tie) | River Forest | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Riverside | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 35 (tie) | River Forest Township | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 38 | Ford Heights | 32.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 39 (tie) | Elmwood Park | 32.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 39 (tie) | Steger | 32.2 minutes (±2.6) |
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 Winnetka
How long is the average commute in Winnetka?
Workers who live in Winnetka, IL take an average of 32.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Winnetka without a car?
2.7% of households in Winnetka have no vehicle, and 16.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Winnetka?
29.2% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Winnetka worked from home, and 98.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winnetka village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winnetka village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winnetka 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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