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Des Plaines, IL vs Naperville, IL

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- The average commute for residents of Naperville is 3.1% longer than it is for residents of Des Plaines.
- 116.5% more residents of Naperville work from home compared to residents of Des Plaines.
 Des Plaines, ILNaperville, ILUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Des Plaines, ILNaperville, ILUnited States
 Auto (alone)72.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit5.9%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.1%0.5%
 Walk1.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock19.7%9.7%
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 Des Plaines, ILNaperville, ILUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.8.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock12.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.1%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock10.7%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.9.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock4.7%2.9%
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 Naperville    26 Reviews

Naperville has a lot to offer. The schools are top notch, it is close to Chicago with a commuter rail that is easily accessible and fast, there are lots of parks and  More

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Over 3 years ago

Lived around the area my whole life, moved to the downtown Naperville 7 years ago and wow has it changed and not for the better. There is way too much traffic and no  More

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Over 7 years ago

Went with my real estate agent to check out a few houses in Naperville.First impression was the town was adorable especially the downtown but way too many people.couldnt  More

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