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Counties with the worst commutes in Illinois
Commuting easily ranks as one of the least enjoyable parts of a person's day. Commuters encounter more physical health problems, and low-income commuters are less likely to gain financial stability—among a host of other negative impacts. And yet, America's commutes keep getting longer as people move farther away from the office, according to census data.
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the worst commutes in Illinois using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by longest average commute time in 2020. Think you have a long trip to work? Read on to compare it against the worst commutes statewide.
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#50. Fulton County
- Average Commute Time: 24.3 minutes
--- 4.7 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.5%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 22.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 38.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.1%), carpooled (6.7%), walked to work (3.0%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (3.1%)
--- 4.7 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.5%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 22.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 38.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.1%), carpooled (6.7%), walked to work (3.0%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (3.1%)
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#49. Montgomery County
- Average Commute Time: 24.3 minutes
--- 4.7 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.6%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 17.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 32.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.2%), carpooled (6.9%), walked to work (2.6%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (6.1%)
--- 4.7 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.6%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 17.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 32.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.2%), carpooled (6.9%), walked to work (2.6%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (6.1%)
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#48. Carroll County
- Average Commute Time: 24.5 minutes
--- 4.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.3%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 18.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 30.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.9%), carpooled (6.9%), walked to work (2.7%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (5.4%)
--- 4.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.3%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 18.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 30.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.9%), carpooled (6.9%), walked to work (2.7%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (5.4%)
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#47. Saline County
- Average Commute Time: 24.5 minutes
--- 4.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.9%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 15.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 29.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (85.0%), carpooled (8.1%), walked to work (2.2%), public transportation (0.9%), worked from home (3.4%)
--- 4.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.9%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 15.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 29.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (85.0%), carpooled (8.1%), walked to work (2.2%), public transportation (0.9%), worked from home (3.4%)
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#46. Kankakee County
- Average Commute Time: 24.5 minutes
--- 4.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 23.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.5%), carpooled (9.1%), walked to work (2.2%), public transportation (1.6%), worked from home (4.1%)
--- 4.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 23.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.5%), carpooled (9.1%), walked to work (2.2%), public transportation (1.6%), worked from home (4.1%)
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#45. Johnson County
- Average Commute Time: 24.6 minutes
--- 4.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 10.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 45.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.1%), carpooled (5.6%), walked to work (2.6%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (6.5%)
--- 4.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 10.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 45.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.1%), carpooled (5.6%), walked to work (2.6%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (6.5%)
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#44. Putnam County
- Average Commute Time: 24.7 minutes
--- 4.3 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 18.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 59.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.9%), carpooled (4.5%), walked to work (1.1%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (5.9%)
--- 4.3 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 18.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 59.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.9%), carpooled (4.5%), walked to work (1.1%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (5.9%)
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#43. Clark County
- Average Commute Time: 24.8 minutes
--- 4.2 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 26.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 26.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.6%), carpooled (13.5%), walked to work (1.3%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (5.1%)
--- 4.2 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 26.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 26.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.6%), carpooled (13.5%), walked to work (1.3%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (5.1%)
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#42. LaSalle County
- Average Commute Time: 24.8 minutes
--- 4.2 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 21.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 28.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (85.0%), carpooled (8.3%), walked to work (1.8%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (3.9%)
--- 4.2 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 21.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 28.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (85.0%), carpooled (8.3%), walked to work (1.8%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (3.9%)
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#41. Edwards County
- Average Commute Time: 24.9 minutes
--- 4.1 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 23.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 34.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.1%), carpooled (10.6%), walked to work (2.8%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (4.4%)
--- 4.1 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 23.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 34.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.1%), carpooled (10.6%), walked to work (2.8%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (4.4%)
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#40. Bond County
- Average Commute Time: 25.1 minutes
--- 3.9 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 17.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 36.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.9%), carpooled (7.9%), walked to work (3.3%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (6.2%)
--- 3.9 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 17.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 36.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.9%), carpooled (7.9%), walked to work (3.3%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (6.2%)
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#39. St. Clair County
- Average Commute Time: 25.4 minutes
--- 3.6 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.5%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 15.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 12.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.5%), carpooled (7.6%), walked to work (1.4%), public transportation (2.6%), worked from home (4.7%)
--- 3.6 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.5%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 15.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 12.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.5%), carpooled (7.6%), walked to work (1.4%), public transportation (2.6%), worked from home (4.7%)
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#38. Stark County
- Average Commute Time: 25.5 minutes
--- 3.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 20.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 53.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.1%), carpooled (5.7%), walked to work (2.3%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (8.5%)
--- 3.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 20.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 53.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.1%), carpooled (5.7%), walked to work (2.3%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (8.5%)
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#37. Randolph County
- Average Commute Time: 25.5 minutes
--- 3.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 21.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 21.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.4%), carpooled (7.8%), walked to work (2.5%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (2.7%)
--- 3.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 21.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 21.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.4%), carpooled (7.8%), walked to work (2.5%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (2.7%)
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#36. Madison County
- Average Commute Time: 25.6 minutes
--- 3.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 15.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 12.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.5%), carpooled (6.6%), walked to work (1.2%), public transportation (1.3%), worked from home (5.7%)
--- 3.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 15.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 12.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.5%), carpooled (6.6%), walked to work (1.2%), public transportation (1.3%), worked from home (5.7%)
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#35. Hancock County
- Average Commute Time: 25.6 minutes
--- 3.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.9%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 16.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 21.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.6%), carpooled (6.1%), walked to work (2.0%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (6.2%)
--- 3.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.9%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 16.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 21.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.6%), carpooled (6.1%), walked to work (2.0%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (6.2%)
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#34. Hardin County
- Average Commute Time: 25.6 minutes
--- 3.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 44.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (85.1%), carpooled (7.3%), walked to work (1.0%), public transportation (2.3%), worked from home (2.7%)
--- 3.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 44.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (85.1%), carpooled (7.3%), walked to work (1.0%), public transportation (2.3%), worked from home (2.7%)
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#33. Washington County
- Average Commute Time: 25.6 minutes
--- 3.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.6%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 20.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 41.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.6%), carpooled (6.3%), walked to work (1.9%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (4.1%)
--- 3.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.6%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 20.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 41.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.6%), carpooled (6.3%), walked to work (1.9%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (4.1%)
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#32. Union County
- Average Commute Time: 25.7 minutes
--- 3.3 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 10.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 37.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.0%), carpooled (10.2%), walked to work (0.6%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (4.9%)
--- 3.3 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 10.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 37.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.0%), carpooled (10.2%), walked to work (0.6%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (4.9%)
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#31. Pike County
- Average Commute Time: 25.8 minutes
--- 3.2 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.2%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 23.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 21.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.0%), carpooled (10.2%), walked to work (2.4%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (7.0%)
--- 3.2 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.2%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 23.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 21.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.0%), carpooled (10.2%), walked to work (2.4%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (7.0%)
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#30. Clinton County
- Average Commute Time: 25.9 minutes
--- 3.1 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.5%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 45.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.0%), carpooled (8.8%), walked to work (2.1%), public transportation (1.1%), worked from home (5.0%)
--- 3.1 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.5%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 45.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.0%), carpooled (8.8%), walked to work (2.1%), public transportation (1.1%), worked from home (5.0%)
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#29. Menard County
- Average Commute Time: 26.1 minutes
--- 2.9 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 13.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 65.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.2%), carpooled (8.8%), walked to work (1.4%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (6.8%)
--- 2.9 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 13.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 65.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.2%), carpooled (8.8%), walked to work (1.4%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (6.8%)
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#28. Franklin County
- Average Commute Time: 26.1 minutes
--- 2.9 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.3%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 18.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 49.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.1%), carpooled (9.9%), walked to work (1.6%), public transportation (0.7%), worked from home (4.9%)
--- 2.9 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.3%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 18.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 49.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.1%), carpooled (9.9%), walked to work (1.6%), public transportation (0.7%), worked from home (4.9%)
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#27. Gallatin County
- Average Commute Time: 26.2 minutes
--- 2.8 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 22.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 36.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (89.1%), carpooled (7.3%), walked to work (0.1%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (2.3%)
--- 2.8 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 22.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 36.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (89.1%), carpooled (7.3%), walked to work (0.1%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (2.3%)
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#26. Hamilton County
- Average Commute Time: 26.2 minutes
--- 2.8 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.5%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 12.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 45.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (76.5%), carpooled (11.8%), walked to work (1.8%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (7.9%)
--- 2.8 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.5%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 12.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 45.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (76.5%), carpooled (11.8%), walked to work (1.8%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (7.9%)
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#25. DeKalb County
- Average Commute Time: 26.5 minutes
--- 2.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 16.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 37.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.4%), carpooled (9.4%), walked to work (3.8%), public transportation (1.2%), worked from home (5.3%)
--- 2.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 16.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 37.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.4%), carpooled (9.4%), walked to work (3.8%), public transportation (1.2%), worked from home (5.3%)
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#24. Jersey County
- Average Commute Time: 26.5 minutes
--- 2.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.3%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 16.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 41.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.7%), carpooled (8.5%), walked to work (4.1%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (5.2%)
--- 2.5 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.3%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 16.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 41.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.7%), carpooled (8.5%), walked to work (4.1%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (5.2%)
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#23. Ogle County
- Average Commute Time: 26.7 minutes
--- 2.3 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 21.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 49.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.0%), carpooled (10.1%), walked to work (1.4%), public transportation (0.4%), worked from home (5.1%)
--- 2.3 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 21.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 49.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.0%), carpooled (10.1%), walked to work (1.4%), public transportation (0.4%), worked from home (5.1%)
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#22. Mercer County
- Average Commute Time: 26.8 minutes
--- 2.2 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 35.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (87.5%), carpooled (4.9%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (5.5%)
--- 2.2 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 35.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (87.5%), carpooled (4.9%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (5.5%)
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#21. Macoupin County
- Average Commute Time: 27.1 minutes
--- 1.9 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 20.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 45.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.2%), carpooled (6.6%), walked to work (2.5%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (5.8%)
--- 1.9 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 20.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 45.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.2%), carpooled (6.6%), walked to work (2.5%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (5.8%)
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#20. Scott County
- Average Commute Time: 27.4 minutes
--- 1.6 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.1%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 21.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 64.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.4%), carpooled (8.3%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (6.1%)
--- 1.6 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.1%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 21.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 64.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.4%), carpooled (8.3%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (6.1%)
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#19. Mason County
- Average Commute Time: 27.4 minutes
--- 1.6 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 48.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (77.6%), carpooled (12.3%), walked to work (2.6%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (5.9%)
--- 1.6 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 48.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (77.6%), carpooled (12.3%), walked to work (2.6%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (5.9%)
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#18. Marshall County
- Average Commute Time: 27.8 minutes
--- 1.2 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 22.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 58.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.6%), carpooled (5.2%), walked to work (2.7%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (4.3%)
--- 1.2 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 22.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 58.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.6%), carpooled (5.2%), walked to work (2.7%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (4.3%)
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#17. Boone County
- Average Commute Time: 28 minutes
--- 1.0 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 21.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 60.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.0%), carpooled (11.0%), walked to work (0.2%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (5.2%)
--- 1.0 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 21.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 60.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.0%), carpooled (11.0%), walked to work (0.2%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (5.2%)
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#16. Pulaski County
- Average Commute Time: 28.6 minutes
--- 0.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 8.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 45.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.0%), carpooled (10.5%), walked to work (1.1%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (5.9%)
--- 0.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 8.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 45.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.0%), carpooled (10.5%), walked to work (1.1%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (5.9%)
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#15. Henderson County
- Average Commute Time: 28.8 minutes
--- 0.2 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.3%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 27.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 21.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.5%), carpooled (5.2%), walked to work (1.5%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (5.3%)
--- 0.2 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.3%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 27.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 21.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.5%), carpooled (5.2%), walked to work (1.5%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (5.3%)
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#14. Monroe County
- Average Commute Time: 29 minutes
--- 0.0 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 12.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 21.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.3%), carpooled (5.2%), walked to work (1.2%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (7.9%)
--- 0.0 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 12.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 21.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.3%), carpooled (5.2%), walked to work (1.2%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (7.9%)
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#13. Jasper County
- Average Commute Time: 29.1 minutes
--- 0.1 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 23.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 48.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.3%), carpooled (6.2%), walked to work (1.7%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (8.1%)
--- 0.1 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 23.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 48.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.3%), carpooled (6.2%), walked to work (1.7%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (8.1%)
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#12. Grundy County
- Average Commute Time: 29.1 minutes
--- 0.1 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 23.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 53.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.8%), carpooled (4.8%), walked to work (0.7%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (6.1%)
--- 0.1 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.8%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 23.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 53.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.8%), carpooled (4.8%), walked to work (0.7%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (6.1%)
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#11. Kane County
- Average Commute Time: 29.2 minutes
--- 0.2 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 16.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 45.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (76.9%), carpooled (9.8%), walked to work (1.1%), public transportation (2.2%), worked from home (8.1%)
--- 0.2 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 16.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 45.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (76.9%), carpooled (9.8%), walked to work (1.1%), public transportation (2.2%), worked from home (8.1%)
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#10. DuPage County
- Average Commute Time: 29.4 minutes
--- 0.4 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 11.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 37.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (73.6%), carpooled (6.4%), walked to work (1.6%), public transportation (6.9%), worked from home (10.3%)
--- 0.4 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 11.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 37.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (73.6%), carpooled (6.4%), walked to work (1.6%), public transportation (6.9%), worked from home (10.3%)
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#9. Greene County
- Average Commute Time: 29.5 minutes
--- 0.5 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 16.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 50.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.9%), carpooled (8.5%), walked to work (1.2%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (6.4%)
--- 0.5 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 16.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 50.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.9%), carpooled (8.5%), walked to work (1.2%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (6.4%)
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#8. Lake County
- Average Commute Time: 30.4 minutes
--- 1.4 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.1%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 13.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 27.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (74.2%), carpooled (8.5%), walked to work (2.0%), public transportation (4.3%), worked from home (9.7%)
--- 1.4 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.1%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 13.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 27.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (74.2%), carpooled (8.5%), walked to work (2.0%), public transportation (4.3%), worked from home (9.7%)
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#7. Alexander County
- Average Commute Time: 30.7 minutes
--- 1.7 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 16.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 29.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.2%), carpooled (5.0%), walked to work (1.5%), public transportation (2.1%), worked from home (7.4%)
--- 1.7 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 16.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 29.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.2%), carpooled (5.0%), walked to work (1.5%), public transportation (2.1%), worked from home (7.4%)
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#6. McHenry County
- Average Commute Time: 32 minutes
--- 3.0 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 16.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 18.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 43.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.2%), carpooled (7.0%), walked to work (0.7%), public transportation (2.0%), worked from home (8.1%)
--- 3.0 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 16.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 18.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 43.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.2%), carpooled (7.0%), walked to work (0.7%), public transportation (2.0%), worked from home (8.1%)
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#5. Pope County
- Average Commute Time: 32.5 minutes
--- 3.5 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 20.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 13.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 37.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.0%), carpooled (6.8%), walked to work (1.3%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (5.7%)
--- 3.5 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 20.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 13.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 37.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.0%), carpooled (6.8%), walked to work (1.3%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (5.7%)
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#4. Will County
- Average Commute Time: 33 minutes
--- 4.0 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 16.1%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 18.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 46.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.8%), carpooled (6.5%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (3.7%), worked from home (6.9%)
--- 4.0 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 16.1%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 18.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 46.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.8%), carpooled (6.5%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (3.7%), worked from home (6.9%)
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#3. Cook County
- Average Commute Time: 33.2 minutes
--- 4.2 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 14.6%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 13.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 11.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (59.9%), carpooled (7.8%), walked to work (4.1%), public transportation (17.8%), worked from home (7.8%)
--- 4.2 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 14.6%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 13.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 11.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (59.9%), carpooled (7.8%), walked to work (4.1%), public transportation (17.8%), worked from home (7.8%)
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#2. Kendall County
- Average Commute Time: 33.7 minutes
--- 4.7 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 17.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 64.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.6%), carpooled (7.0%), walked to work (1.0%), public transportation (1.8%), worked from home (7.6%)
--- 4.7 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 17.4%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 19.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 64.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.6%), carpooled (7.0%), walked to work (1.0%), public transportation (1.8%), worked from home (7.6%)
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#1. Calhoun County
- Average Commute Time: 42.6 minutes
--- 13.6 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 33.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 23.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 38.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.9%), carpooled (8.3%), walked to work (1.3%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (10.9%)
--- 13.6 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 33.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 23.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 38.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.9%), carpooled (8.3%), walked to work (1.3%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (10.9%)
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