How long is the commute from Wood Dale, IL?
Workers who live in Wood Dale, IL take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Wood Dale get to work
| Means of transportation | Wood Dale | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.4% (±5.4 points) | 64.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±3.0 points) | 6.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.7 points) | 4.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±4.6 points) | 21.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Wood Dale, 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 Wood Dale, 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, Wood Dale ranks 19 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 998 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wood Dale
| Vehicles available | Wood Dale | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±1.5 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.3% (±4.3 points) | 32.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.1% (±5.3 points) | 43.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.3% (±4.7 points) | 19.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Wood Dale, 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 Wood Dale
| Wood Dale | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±4.6 points) | 21.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±2.2 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±3.7 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wood Dale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in DuPage County (94.8%).
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 Wood Dale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Dale | — | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Addison Township | 1.3 mi | 26.3 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bensenville | 2.0 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Itasca | 2.1 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Grove Village | 2.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Addison | 2.8 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Grove Township | 4.4 mi | 25.1 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Elmhurst | 5.2 mi | 29.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Northlake | 5.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Wayne Township | 28.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 14 | Darien | 28.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 15 | Downers Grove Township | 28.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Carol Stream | 28.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 16 (tie) | Lisle Township | 28.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 18 (tie) | Downers Grove | 27.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Wood Dale | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 20 | Lisle | 27.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 21 (tie) | Oakbrook Terrace | 27.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 21 (tie) | Warrenville | 27.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 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) |
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 Wood Dale
How long is the average commute in Wood Dale?
Workers who live in Wood Dale, IL take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wood Dale without a car?
3.2% of households in Wood Dale have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wood Dale?
15.3% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Wood Dale worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wood Dale city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wood Dale city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wood Dale 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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