How far is Chatham, IL from Berwyn, IL?
The driving distance from Chatham, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
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 Chatham and Berwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham and Berwyn.
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Start on the route
96 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East 84th Street
670 ft · 32 sec · East 84th Street
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Turn right onto South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
669 ft · 26 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn left onto East 83rd Street
2620 ft · 1 min · East 83rd Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
33 m · 2 sec · South State Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West
1231 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
732 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
5.6 mi · 8 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: St Louis
3199 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
1530 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West Cermak Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatham and Berwyn.
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.
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
5.63 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Chatham and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chatham to Berwyn?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Chatham and 10 miles from Berwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chatham and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.
Stop Ideas Near Chicago
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 Chicago.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 12.01 mi (19.33 km).
#1 Chatham
Chatham is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7411500, -87.6125500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.56 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
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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