2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Oswego, IL vs Buffalo Grove, IL

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- The average commute for residents of Buffalo Grove is 0.7% shorter than it is for residents of Oswego.
- 45.2% more residents of Buffalo Grove work from home compared to residents of Oswego.
 Oswego, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Oswego, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Auto (alone)73.6%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk0.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock19.2%9.7%
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 Oswego, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock4.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.10.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.21.9%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.11.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.8.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.6%2.9%
Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I absolutely love living in Oswego. There's always something to do and it still feels like a small hometown. I've lived in this town my whole life and I wouldn't want  More

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Over 18 years ago

Chicago has something for everyone. Musuems, zoos, theater, beaches, shopping, and plenty of parks and forest preserves to keep natives and visitors busy and happy.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Relocated 2 years ago and looked at Naperville for the schools. Learned Oswego had a master plan. It is rolling out now and is well received. Housing is reasonable  More

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Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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