2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Waukegan, IL vs Arlington Heights, IL

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- The average commute for residents of Arlington Heights is 2.5% longer than it is for residents of Waukegan.
- 218.0% more residents of Arlington Heights work from home compared to residents of Waukegan.
 Waukegan, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2927
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 Commute Mode
 Waukegan, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Auto (alone)72.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock5.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.6%0.5%
 Walk0.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock16.1%9.7%
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 Waukegan, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock12.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.17.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.4%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.6.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.1%2.9%
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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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 12 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 14 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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