2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Westfield, NJ vs Chicago, IL

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- The average commute for residents of Chicago is 2.8% shorter than it is for residents of Westfield.
- 48.3% fewer residents of Chicago work from home compared to residents of Westfield.
 Westfield, NJChicago, ILUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3427
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 Commute Mode
 Westfield, NJChicago, ILUnited States
 Auto (alone)53.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit16.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.5%0.5%
 Walk2.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Westfield, NJChicago, ILUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock3.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.9.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock9.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.8.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.11.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock15.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.15.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.1%2.9%
Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

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Over 14 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

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Over 15 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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