How far is Melrose Park, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Melrose Park, IL to Chicago, IL is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
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.
Township in Macon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melrose Park and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melrose Park and Chicago.
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Start on Division Street
14 m · 7 sec · Division Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
2587 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 290 East
858 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Union Avenue
963 ft · 30 sec · South Union Avenue
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Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
154 m · 13 sec · South Canalport Avenue
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Turn left onto South Halsted Street
737 ft · 19 sec · South Halsted Street
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
976 ft · 25 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn left
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 Melrose Park 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.
Eisenhower Expressway
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
9.38 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Melrose Park and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melrose Park to Chicago?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Melrose Park and 7.3 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Melrose Park and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Austin
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 Austin.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melrose Park and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 11.19 mi (18.01 km).
#1 Melrose Park
Village in Cook County, Illenois, United States of America
| Population | 24,406 |
| Coordinates | 41.9005900, -87.8567300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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