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

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Lincoln Park, IL is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.41 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.95 mi
7.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.95 mi
Kilometers
7.97 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.41 mi
Kilometers
10.32 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Park
Sun, Nov 8, 11:48 AM CST
Return by in Chicago
Sun, Nov 8, 12:01 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-11-08T11:36
Arrive Lincoln Park
Sun, Nov 8, 11:48 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM CST

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

Leave by
8:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chicago
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Austin
IL

Township in Macon County, Illinois

From Chicago
3.2 mi
00h 06m
To Lincoln Park
3.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Lincoln 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

    881 ft · 23 sec · South Canalport Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Ruble Street

    676 ft · 23 sec · South Ruble Street

  6. 6

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 64: North Avenue, Ashland Avenue

    1166 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West North Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West North Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Halsted Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Halsted Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Webster Avenue

    68 m · 6 sec · West Webster Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Webster Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
203.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennedy Expressway
2.54 mi · 40%
Dan Ryan Expressway
0.9 mi · 14%
West North Avenue
0.83 mi · 13%
North Halsted Street
0.75 mi · 12%
I 90 West
0.33 mi · 5%
IL 64
0.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Kennedy Expressway

Continue on Kennedy Expressway

2.54 mi · 00h 04m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
00h 06m from Chicago
Leave By
8:06 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Chicago and 3.2 miles from Lincoln Park.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.04 one way or $2.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Austin

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

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

RAIL

Chicago Union Station

10 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Glenview station

21 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 4.95 mi (7.97 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 Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9217000, -87.6478300
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Lincoln Park (-87.64783, 41.9217)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.86 L · about $1.04
Round trip
$2.08
0.46 gal · 1.72 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $1.04 $2.08
Mid-grade $5.15 $1.18 $2.37
Premium $5.71 $1.31 $2.62
Diesel $6.53 $1.50 $3.01

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Chicago and Lincoln Park. The current time is 11:36:20.

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.