How far is Bristol, IL from Chicago, IL?
Fastest route
The distance between Bristol, IL and Chicago, IL is 52.4 miles (84.3 kilometers) by car, following the I-290 W route. The drive time is approximately 55 minutes. The halfway point is Aurora, IL.
Here are some recommended routes from Bristol to Chicago by car:
- Route 1: 55 minutes, 52.4 miles
- US-30 W
- E Veterans Pkwy
- Cannonball Trail
- Route 2: 57 minutes, 54.2 miles
- US-30 W
- E Veterans Pkwy
- I-290 W
- Chicago Skyway
- Route 3: 58 minutes, 55.9 miles
- US-30 W
- E Veterans Pkwy
- I-290 W
- I-90 E
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Chicago.
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Start on Cannonball Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cannonball Trail
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2
Turn left onto Galena Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Galena Road
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3
Turn right onto North Bridge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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5
Take the exit slight right toward IL 56 East: Chicago
2171 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway
13.2 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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12
Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Union Avenue
963 ft · 30 sec · South Union Avenue
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Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
154 m · 13 sec · South Canalport Avenue
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Turn left onto South Halsted Street
737 ft · 19 sec · South Halsted Street
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
976 ft · 25 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn left
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
794 ft · 58 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Chicago.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
IL 56 East
Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Chicago?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Bristol and 32.8 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Lisle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lisle.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 41.68 mi (67.07 km).
#1 Bristol
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
| Population | 30,486 |
| Coordinates | 41.6855900, -88.4281300 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,677,643 |
| Coordinates | 41.850033, -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.73 | $19.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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