How far is Chicago, IL from North Riverside, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to North Riverside, IL is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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 20m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and North Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and North Riverside.
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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
3.1 mi · 7 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right onto South Trumbull Avenue
40 m · 3 sec · South Trumbull Avenue
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Continue on West Cermak Road
3258 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn slight left onto West Ogden Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto West 25th Place
2245 ft · 49 sec · West 25th Place
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Continue on West 26th Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · West 26th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 26th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and North Riverside.
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.
West 26th Street
Continue on West 26th Street
3.84 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Mostly Sunny near North Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to North Riverside?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Cicero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Chicago and 4.7 miles from North Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 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 North Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Cicero
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 Cicero.
Summit
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and North Riverside. Straight-line distance: 8.92 mi (14.36 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 North Riverside
Village in United States of America
| Population | 6,346 |
| Coordinates | 41.8428100, -87.8231100 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Riverside (-87.82311, 41.84281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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