How far is Lake Bluff, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Lake Bluff, IL to Cicero, IL is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
Driving 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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Bluff and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Bluff and Cicero.
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Start on East Center Avenue
2714 ft · 1 min · East Center Avenue
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Continue on West Scranton Avenue
2778 ft · 1 min · West Scranton Avenue
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Rockland Road
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Turn right onto Shagbark Road
1021 ft · 21 sec · Shagbark Road
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Merge right onto North Skokie Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
2222 ft · 35 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue
1332 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road
119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road
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Turn slight left onto West Irving Park Road
1004 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
2662 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Bluff and Cicero.
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.
Edens Expressway
Continue on Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Bluff to Cicero?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Glenview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Lake Bluff and 26.9 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Glenview
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 Glenview.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Bluff and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 30.22 mi (48.64 km).
#1 Lake Bluff
Village in Illinois
| Population | 5,524 |
| Coordinates | 42.2789100, -87.8342400 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.03 | $12.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.49 | $16.97 |
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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