Chicago commuters are saving the most time in the work-from-home era – Crain’s*

Chicago saw the largest drop in reported commute times among the three Midwestern cities observed, with a 3.2-minute decrease in travel time. The data also showed that in 2021 Chicago had an at-home workforce of 27.1%, compared with 2019's 6.2%. Nationwide, the work-from-home population increased from 6% to 18%. The increase in remote work resulted in an estimated 26 hours per year saved on average for nonremote workers in Chicago.