2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Boulder, CO vs Chicago, IL

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- The average commute for residents of Chicago is 14.9% longer than it is for residents of Boulder.
- 49.3% fewer residents of Chicago work from home compared to residents of Boulder.
 Boulder, COChicago, ILUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3427
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 Commute Mode
 Boulder, COChicago, ILUnited States
 Auto (alone)45.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit6.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.5%0.5%
 Walk9.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Boulder, COChicago, ILUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock3.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.21.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock9.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.11.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.6.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock15.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.1%2.9%
Reviews for Boulder    55 Reviews

Outside of the university, Boulder had a very distinctive "wealthy hippy" feel. A lot of alternative medicine and a matching ethos. This is changing some among my  More

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We moved here from Texas about 4 years ago and love it here! The amazing sense of community and high regard for the environment are two of the main reasons we love  More

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Over 5 years ago

Most people do much worse than Boulder. I'm the most critical person I've ever met who is never happy or satisfied -- so that's a pretty huge compliment.   More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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