How far is Burr Ridge, IL from Chicago, IL?

The driving distance from Burr Ridge, IL to Chicago, IL is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.21 mi
00h 25m
Flight
15.48 mi
24.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.48 mi
Kilometers
24.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.21 mi
Kilometers
27.7 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chicago
Sun, Apr 19, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in Burr Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burr Ridge
2026-04-19T00:01
Arrive Chicago
Sun, Apr 19, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Burr Ridge
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Forest View
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Burr Ridge
8.5 mi
00h 12m
To Chicago
8.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burr Ridge and Chicago.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burr Ridge and Chicago.

  1. 1

    Start on 77th Street

    785 ft · 40 sec · 77th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South County Line Road

    1383 ft · 30 sec · South County Line Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Stevenson Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue

    912 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue

    134 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Damen Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue

    2973 ft · 2 min · South Blue Island Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    46 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    794 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burr Ridge and Chicago.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
9.78 mi · 57%
Stevenson Expressway
3.63 mi · 21%
West Cermak Road
0.83 mi · 5%
South Damen Avenue
0.77 mi · 4%
South Blue Island Avenue
0.56 mi · 3%
Damen Avenue
0.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

9.78 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest View
00h 12m from Burr Ridge
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Burr Ridge and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chicago.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burr Ridge to Chicago?

The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forest View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Burr Ridge and 8.7 miles from Chicago.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burr Ridge and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chicago.

Stop Ideas Near Forest View

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forest View, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest View.

RAIL

Summit

2 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

15 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

27 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burr Ridge and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 15.48 mi (24.92 km).

Burr Ridge

#1 Burr Ridge

Village in United States of America

Population10,691
Coordinates41.7489200, -87.9183900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Chicago

#2 Chicago

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.

Population2,677,643
Coordinates41.850033, -87.6500523
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: 77th Street (-87.918398, 41.749168)
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.3 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.60
1.22 gal · 4.6 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.30 $4.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.59 $5.19
Premium $4.65 $2.84 $5.68
Diesel $5.30 $3.24 $6.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Burr Ridge and Chicago. The current time is 00:01:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.