How far is La Grange, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from La Grange, IL to Chicago, IL is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 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 CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Grange and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Chicago.
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Start on South La Grange Road
6 m · 5 sec · South La Grange Road
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Turn right onto East 47th Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East 47th Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Frontage Road
107 m · 12 sec · 1st Avenue Frontage Road
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Turn slight left onto IL 171 South
1489 ft · 57 sec
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Turn straight onto 1st Avenue
2773 ft · 48 sec · 1st Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St Louis
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue
2973 ft · 2 min · South Blue Island Avenue
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
794 ft · 58 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Grange and Chicago.
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.
Stevenson Expressway
Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.63 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving La Grange and Chance Drizzle near Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Grange to Chicago?
The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 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?
Stickney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from La Grange and 7 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Grange and Chance Drizzle near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Stickney
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 Stickney.
Summit
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 11.71 mi (18.84 km).
#1 La Grange
La Grange is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8050300, -87.8692300 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.64 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.28 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| Premium | $5.83 | $2.85 | $5.71 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
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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