How long is the commute from East Chicago, IN?
Workers who live in East Chicago, IN take an average of 20.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
16.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.8 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 16.7%
How people in East Chicago get to work
| Means of transportation | East Chicago | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.3% (±4.9 points) | 79.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.8% (±3.9 points) | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±1.8 points) | 8.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In East Chicago, the average commute is lower than in Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Chicago, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, East Chicago ranks 31 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1296 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Chicago
| Vehicles available | East Chicago | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.7% (±3.1 points) | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.8% (±4.6 points) | 35.6% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.6% (±4.3 points) | 36.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.9% (±2.8 points) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In East Chicago, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lake County (7.2%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in East Chicago
| East Chicago | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±1.8 points) | 8.2% (±0.5 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.0% (±3.4 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.5% (±3.9 points) | 89.7% (±0.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In East Chicago, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lake County (89.7%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near East Chicago
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chicago | — | 20.8 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Whiting | 2.4 mi | 30.9 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| North Township (Lake County) | 2.9 mi | 25.5 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| Hammond | 3.0 mi | 25.7 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Burnham | 4.8 mi | 36.9 minutes (±9.9) | Higher |
| Calumet City | 5.7 mi | 34.4 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Gary | 6.8 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Calumet Township | 6.8 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Highland | 7.0 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Whiting, IN (30.9 minutes), North Township (Lake County), IN (25.5 minutes), Hammond, IN (25.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Hobart | 26.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 26 | Gary | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 27 | Hammond | 25.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 28 | Highland | 25.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 29 | North Township (Lake County) | 25.5 minutes (±0.7) |
| 30 | New Chicago | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 31 | East Chicago | 20.8 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 7 of 31 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 East Chicago
How long is the average commute in East Chicago?
Workers who live in East Chicago, IN take an average of 20.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Chicago without a car?
16.7% of households in East Chicago have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Chicago?
4.6% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in East Chicago worked from home, and 78.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Chicago city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Chicago city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Chicago city, Indiana
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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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