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Des Plaines, IL vs Des Plaines, IL

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- The average commute for residents of Des Plaines is 3.0% shorter than it is for residents of Des Plaines.
- 6.5% more residents of Des Plaines work from home compared to residents of Des Plaines.
 Des Plaines, ILUnited States, IL
 Commute Time  Unlock27
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 Commute Mode
 Des Plaines, ILDes Plaines, IL
 Auto (alone)72.8%  Unlock
 Carpool  Unlock8.6%
 Mass Transit5.9%  Unlock
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%
 Walk1.5%  Unlock
 Work at Home  Unlock9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Des Plaines, ILDes Plaines, IL
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.3%  Unlock
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.8.6%  Unlock
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.0%  Unlock
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.7%  Unlock
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.4%  Unlock
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.9.6%  Unlock
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.9%
Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

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Over 16 years ago

The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great  More

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Over 18 years ago

Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too  More

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Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

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Over 16 years ago

The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great  More

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Over 18 years ago

Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too  More

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