How far is Bunker Hill, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Bunker Hill, IL to Chicago, IL is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bunker Hill and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bunker Hill and Chicago.
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Start on West Warren Street
12 m · 3 sec · West Warren Street
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Continue on East Warren Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Warren Street
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Continue on Staunton Bunker Hill Road
7.9 mi · 11 min · Staunton Bunker Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Illinois Route 4
1 km · 56 sec · Illinois Route 4
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Continue on North Edwardsville Street
2823 ft · 49 sec · North Edwardsville Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street
55 m · 8 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North Hibbard Street
115 m · 12 sec · North Hibbard Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Staunton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Staunton Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 55 North: Springfield
39 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto I 55 North: Springfield
2069 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
85.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
130.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue
2973 ft · 2 min · South Blue Island Avenue
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right
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 Bunker Hill and Chicago.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
130 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bunker Hill and Isolated Rain Showers near Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bunker Hill to Chicago?
The road trip is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Bunker Hill and 130.5 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.99 one way or $69.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bunker Hill and Isolated Rain Showers near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bunker Hill and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 228.6 mi (367.89 km).
#1 Bunker Hill
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,664 |
| Coordinates | 39.0428200, -89.9517700 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $34.99 | $69.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.47 | $78.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.19 | $86.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.22 | $98.44 |
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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