2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Chicago, IL vs Lincoln, NE

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- The average commute for residents of Lincoln is 15.5% shorter than it is for residents of Chicago.
- 42.8% fewer residents of Lincoln work from home compared to residents of Chicago.
 Chicago, ILLincoln, NEUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Chicago, ILLincoln, NEUnited States
 Auto (alone)47.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit23.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.8%0.5%
 Walk5.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock7.0%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Chicago, ILLincoln, NEUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock13.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.6.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock23.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.19.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.11.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.2%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 Lincoln    67 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

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I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

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