How far is Chicago, IL from Ingalls Park, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Ingalls Park, IL is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.36 mi
00h 55m
Flight
30.38 mi
48.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.38 mi
Kilometers
48.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.36 mi
Kilometers
66.57 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ingalls Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:06 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-04-19T03:10
Arrive Ingalls Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chicago
9:30 PM CDT
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
Markham
IL

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

From Chicago
20.7 mi
00h 27m
To Ingalls Park
20.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Ingalls Park.

  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)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    13.4 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa

    2386 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Briggs Street

    1270 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Briggs Street

    2706 ft · 1 min · South Briggs Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    18 m · 2 sec · East Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
16.8 mi · 41%
I 57 South
13.4 mi · 32%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 21%
Dan Ryan Expressway
0.74 mi · 2%
South Briggs Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Briggs Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

16.4 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Markham
00h 27m from Chicago
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Sunny near Ingalls Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Ingalls Park?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Markham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Chicago and 20.7 miles from Ingalls Park.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Markham

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

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

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Homewood

4 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

18 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
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Hammond–Whiting station

19 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Summit

24 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Ingalls Park. Straight-line distance: 30.38 mi (48.89 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
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#2 Ingalls Park

Census designated place

Population3,314
Coordinates41.5225300, -88.0428300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Ingalls Park (-88.04283, 41.52253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.51
Round trip
$11.01
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.51 $11.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.65 $6.79 $13.59
Diesel $5.30 $7.74 $15.49

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 Chicago and Ingalls Park. The current time is 03:10:10.

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.