How far is Chicago, IL from Lincolnshire, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Lincolnshire, IL is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
32.37 mi
00h 47m
Flight
26.97 mi
43.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.97 mi
Kilometers
43.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.37 mi
Kilometers
52.1 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnshire
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Sun, Apr 19, 10:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-04-19T08:43
Arrive Lincolnshire
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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

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
Morton Grove
IL

Village in United States of America

From Chicago
16.2 mi
00h 23m
To Lincolnshire
16.2 mi
00h 23m

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
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Edens Spur

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Edens Spur

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    781 ft · 10 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Deerfield Road

    1753 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    40 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Deerfield Road

    2876 ft · 1 min · Deerfield Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sanders Road

    134 m · 11 sec · Sanders Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Riverwoods Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Riverwoods Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Londonderry Lane

    553 ft · 26 sec · Londonderry Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Londonderry Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
13.5 mi · 42%
Kennedy Expressway
8.16 mi · 25%
Edens Spur
5.31 mi · 16%
Riverwoods Road
2.1 mi · 6%
Dan Ryan Expressway
0.9 mi · 3%
Deerfield Road
0.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Continue on Edens Expressway

13.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morton Grove
00h 23m from Chicago
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Morton Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Chicago and 16.2 miles from Lincolnshire.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morton Grove

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

4 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

28 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Lincolnshire. Straight-line distance: 26.97 mi (43.41 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
Lincolnshire

#2 Lincolnshire

Village in Illinois, United States

Population7,891
Coordinates42.1900200, -87.9084000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Lincolnshire (-87.9084, 42.19002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 Lincolnshire. The current time is 08:43:24.

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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.