Illinois Commute & Transportation Patterns (2024)
Means of transportation and remote work analysis for Illinois
Illinois Transportation Indicators (2024)
Total Workers
6,152,715
Population 16+
driving
73.7%
Most Common Choice
Work From Home
15.9%
Remote Share
Public Transit
5.8%
Bus/Rail/Ferry
Illinois Commute Mode Distribution
Illinois Historical Commuting Trends
Illinois Detailed Commute Breakdown
| Mode | Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Car, truck, or van | 4,531,664 | 73.7% |
| Public transportation | 358,398 | 5.8% |
| Bicycle | 33,236 | 0.5% |
| Walked | 169,919 | 2.8% |
| Other means | 83,719 | 1.4% |
| Worked from home | 975,779 | 15.9% |
Commuting Patterns FAQs for Illinois
The most common way is driving a car, truck, or van, with 73.7% of workers in Illinois utilizing this as their primary means of transportation to work.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents working from home in Illinois has increased significantly. Currently, 15.9% of the workforce works remotely, which is consistent with the U.S. national average of 15.1%.
Approximately 15.9% of workers in Illinois currently work remotely, compared to the national average of 15.1%.