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

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Aspen is 21.5% shorter than it is for residents of Chicago.
- 11.3% more residents of Aspen work from home compared to residents of Chicago.
 Chicago, ILAspen, COUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1327
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 Commute Mode
 Chicago, ILAspen, COUnited States
 Auto (alone)47.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit23.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock8.8%0.5%
 Walk5.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock13.7%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Chicago, ILAspen, COUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock23.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.6.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock18.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock0.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.19.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.11.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.2%2.9%
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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Reviews for Aspen    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I've been living in valley for 6 years. I've moved here from right before crisis. It's good place to make money for young people, yeah..it still is. Though when I  More

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Over 12 years ago

beautiful cold and dry weather. Colorful  More

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In Winter the grocery store closest to the ski lifts is so packed full of people it is really difficult to move through the store, especially if you have a cart. It  More

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