How far is Chicago, IL from Lisle, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Lisle, IL is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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, Illenois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Lisle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Lisle.
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Start on the route
943 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Cermak Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Ashland Avenue
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Turn left onto West Van Buren Street
900 ft · 29 sec · West Van Buren Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West
650 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
12.1 mi · 16 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet
1.2 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
2307 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Lisle
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto East Ogden Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
13 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Lisle.
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.
Eisenhower Expressway
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
12.1 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Lisle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Lisle?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Broadview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Chicago and 13 miles from Lisle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Lisle.
Stop Ideas Near Broadview
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 Broadview.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Lisle. Straight-line distance: 22.13 mi (35.61 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 Lisle
Town in Illinois
| Population | 23,153 |
| Coordinates | 41.8011400, -88.0747900 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lisle (-88.07479, 41.80114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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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