How far is Chicago, IL from Richwoods, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Richwoods, IL is about 233 miles (375 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Richwoods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Richwoods.
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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 left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East: Indiana
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue
997 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South
153 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Torrence Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Torrence Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenwood Dyer Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Dyer Road
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
656 ft · 20 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Wicker Avenue
58.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Wicker Avenue
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Keep slight left
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
59.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Turn right
1740 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Pennington Road
1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road
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Turn left onto US 150
4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150
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Continue on N 3rd Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · N 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West National Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · West National Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2990 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Marshall, Paris
1963 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
29.5 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto East 1050th Ave
3.4 mi · 6 min · East 1050th Ave
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Continue on North Washington Street
922 ft · 19 sec · North Washington Street
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Continue on West Washington Street
98 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Franklin Street
2974 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn left onto East 700th Avenue
1.4 mi · 5 min · East 700th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2000th Street
686 ft · 32 sec · North 2000th Street
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Turn right onto East 720th Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · East 720th Avenue
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Continue on East 675th Avenue
2484 ft · 2 min · East 675th Avenue
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Turn left onto North 2100th Street
1109 ft · 51 sec · North 2100th Street
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Turn right onto East 700th Avenue
48 m · 7 sec · East 700th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 700th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Richwoods.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Richwoods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Richwoods?
The road trip is about 233 miles (375 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?
Bismarck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Chicago and 116.4 miles from Richwoods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 6:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.00 one way or $62.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Richwoods.
Stop Ideas Near Bismarck
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 Bismarck.
Danville, Illinois
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Richwoods. Straight-line distance: 199.88 mi (321.67 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 Richwoods
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 5,724 |
| Coordinates | 38.9581000, -87.5541900 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richwoods (-87.55419, 38.9581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $31.00 | $62.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.96 | $69.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.26 | $76.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.60 | $87.20 |
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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