How far is Chicago, IL from Marshall, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Marshall, IL is about 195 miles (313.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.02 mi
04h 23m
Flight
169.89 mi
273.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.89 mi
Kilometers
273.41 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.02 mi
Kilometers
313.86 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-04-23T05:42
Arrive Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chicago
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hallock
IL

Township in Peoria County, Illinois

From Chicago
97.6 mi
02h 11m
To Marshall
97.4 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East: Indiana

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue

    997 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South

    153 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Torrence Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Torrence Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Glenwood Dyer Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Dyer Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    656 ft · 20 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wicker Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Wicker Avenue

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1740 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Pennington Road

    1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto US 150

    4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150

  26. 26

    Continue on N 3rd Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · N 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West National Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West National Avenue

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight

    2990 ft · 46 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Marshall, Paris

    1963 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Archer Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · Archer Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Archer Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
139 mi · 71%
Bishop Ford Freeway
10.8 mi · 6%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.58 mi · 5%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 5%
US 150
4.49 mi · 2%
West National Avenue
4.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

Continue straight

59.1 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
169.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallock
02h 11m from Chicago
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Marshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195 miles (313.9 km) and usually takes 04h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hallock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Chicago and 97.4 miles from Marshall.

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

The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Marshall.

Stop Ideas Near Hallock

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

40 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rantoul

55 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Rensselaer

56 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 169.89 mi (273.41 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
Marshall

#2 Marshall

City in Clark County, Illinois, United States

Population3,774
Coordinates39.3914300, -87.6936400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Marshall (-87.69364, 39.39143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.05 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.76 gal · 52.1 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.94 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.26 $58.52
Premium $4.65 $32.02 $64.04
Diesel $5.30 $36.49 $72.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chicago and Marshall. The current time is 05:42:14.

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.