2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Philadelphia, PA vs Waukegan, IL

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Waukegan is 6.7% shorter than it is for residents of Philadelphia.
- 53.0% fewer residents of Waukegan work from home compared to residents of Philadelphia.
 Philadelphia, PAWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2627
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 Commute Mode
 Philadelphia, PAWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Auto (alone)48.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock16.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit21.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.1%0.5%
 Walk7.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock5.1%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Philadelphia, PAWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.7.7%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.18.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.9.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.7%2.9%
Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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