How far is Chicago, IL from Bull Valley, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Bull Valley, IL is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Bull Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Bull Valley.
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Start on the route
943 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cermak Road
947 ft · 26 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn left onto South Halsted Street
737 ft · 17 sec · South Halsted Street
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Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
881 ft · 23 sec · South Canalport Avenue
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Turn left onto South Ruble Street
676 ft · 23 sec · South Ruble Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
142 m · 11 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
4.5 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Palatine Road
2346 ft · 1 min · Old Palatine Road
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Continue on West Palatine Road
560 ft · 15 sec · West Palatine Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward Palatine Road
109 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palatine Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Palatine Road
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Turn right onto East Rand Road
18.7 mi · 26 min · East Rand Road
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Continue straight
1 km · 46 sec
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Turn left onto West Belvidere Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road
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Continue on Rand Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rand Road
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Continue on Elm Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Continue on North River Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North River Road
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Turn right onto Charles J Miller Road
1 mi · 2 min · Charles J Miller Road
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Continue on Bull Valley Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Bull Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bull Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Bull Valley.
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.
East Rand Road
Turn right onto East Rand Road
18.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bull Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Bull Valley?
The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Palatine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Chicago and 29.5 miles from Bull Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bull Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Palatine
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 Palatine.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Naperville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Bull Valley. Straight-line distance: 48.62 mi (78.25 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bull Valley
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,078 |
| Coordinates | 42.3205800, -88.3550900 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bull Valley (-88.35509, 42.32058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
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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