How far is Chicago, IL from Park Forest, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Park Forest, IL is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Park Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Park Forest.
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Start on the route
943 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cermak Road
947 ft · 26 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn left onto South Halsted Street
737 ft · 17 sec · South Halsted Street
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Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
87 m · 6 sec · South Canalport Avenue
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Turn slight right
34 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 94 East
139 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90, I 94 East: Indiana
929 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
1.2 km · 48 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
1076 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West 147th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 147th Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
6.8 mi · 13 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto Vollmer Road
1 mi · 2 min · Vollmer Road
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Westwood Drive
19 m · 2 sec · Westwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Park Forest.
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.
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Park Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Park Forest?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Calumet Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Chicago and 15 miles from Park Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Park Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Calumet Park
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 Calumet Park.
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Summit
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Park Forest. Straight-line distance: 24.81 mi (39.93 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 Park Forest
Village in United States of America
| Population | 20,937 |
| Coordinates | 41.4914200, -87.6744900 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park Forest (-87.67449, 41.49142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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