How far is Chicago, IL from Morton Grove, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Morton Grove, IL is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.68 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.83 mi
23.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.83 mi
Kilometers
23.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.68 mi
Kilometers
28.45 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morton Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-04-19T08:08
Arrive Morton Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chicago
10:00 PM CDT
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
Lincolnwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Chicago
8.8 mi
00h 13m
To Morton Grove
8.8 mi
00h 13m

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
52°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 Morton Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Morton Grove.

  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

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Edens Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 58 West

    1273 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Dempster Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Dempster Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fernald Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · Fernald Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fernald Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennedy Expressway
8.16 mi · 46%
Edens Expressway
6.2 mi · 35%
West Dempster Street
1.03 mi · 6%
Dan Ryan Expressway
0.9 mi · 5%
I 90 West
0.33 mi · 2%
IL 58 West
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kennedy Expressway

Continue on Kennedy Expressway

8.16 mi · 00h 12m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnwood
00h 13m from Chicago
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Morton Grove?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Chicago and 8.8 miles from Morton Grove.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 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 Morton Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

10 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Morton Grove. Straight-line distance: 14.83 mi (23.86 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
Morton Grove

#2 Morton Grove

Village in United States of America

Population22,564
Coordinates42.0405900, -87.7825600
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Morton Grove (-87.78256, 42.04059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.36 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.68
1.24 gal · 4.72 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.34 $4.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.65 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.30 $3.29 $6.58

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 Morton Grove. The current time is 08:08:03.

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.