How far is Chicago, IL from Edwardsburg, MI?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Edwardsburg, MI is about 104.4 miles (168 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.37 mi
02h 07m
Flight
80.88 mi
130.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.88 mi
Kilometers
130.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.37 mi
Kilometers
167.96 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edwardsburg
Thu, Nov 12, 8:05 AM EST
Return by in Chicago
Thu, Nov 12, 9:13 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-11-12T04:58
Arrive Edwardsburg
Thu, Nov 12, 7:05 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chicago
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Westville
IN

Borough of New Jersey

From Chicago
52.1 mi
01h 03m
To Edwardsburg
52.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Edwardsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    943 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cermak Road

    947 ft · 26 sec · West Cermak Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Halsted Street

    737 ft · 17 sec · South Halsted Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue

    87 m · 6 sec · South Canalport Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    34 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    139 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90, I 94 East: Indiana

    929 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.2 km · 48 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East

    2183 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

    2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway

    591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway

  15. 15

    Continue on Indiana Toll Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road

    961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road

    79.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 331: Mishawaka

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    118 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    57 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Capital Avenue

    1460 ft · 28 sec · Capital Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Edwardsburg Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Edwardsburg Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Adams Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Adams Road

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn right

    16 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
82.6 mi · 79%
Chicago Skyway
7.71 mi · 7%
Adams Road
4.58 mi · 4%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
3.81 mi · 4%
Edwardsburg Highway
2.03 mi · 2%
SR 331
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road

79.7 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
80.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westville
01h 03m from Chicago
Leave By
2:16 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Chicago and Chance Rain Showers near Edwardsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Edwardsburg?

The road trip is about 104.4 miles (168 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Westville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Chicago and 52.3 miles from Edwardsburg.

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

The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chicago and Edwardsburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Chicago and Chance Rain Showers near Edwardsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Westville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westville, 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 Westville.

RAIL

Michigan City

20 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

30 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

31 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
BUS

Gary, IN

37 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Edwardsburg. Straight-line distance: 80.88 mi (130.17 km).

Chicago

#1 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
Edwardsburg

#2 Edwardsburg

City in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,241
Coordinates41.7956000, -86.0808400
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Edwardsburg (-86.08084, 41.7956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.94 L · about $16.32
Round trip
$32.63
7.36 gal · 27.88 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $16.32 $32.63
Mid-grade $5.05 $18.58 $37.15
Premium $5.61 $20.64 $41.29
Diesel $6.47 $23.81 $47.62

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 · Nov 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chicago, IL and Edwardsburg, MI. The current time in Chicago is 04:58:29, although it is 05:58:29 in Edwardsburg.

Distance to Other Cities

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