How far is Near North Side, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Near North Side, IL to Chicago, IL is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Near North Side and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Near North Side and Chicago.
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Start on North Wells Street
3083 ft · 1 min · North Wells Street
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
2819 ft · 2 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto North Desplaines Street
2019 ft · 56 sec · North Desplaines Street
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Turn right onto West Lake Street
138 m · 11 sec · West Lake Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, I 94 East
740 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight right onto Kennedy Expressway
2973 ft · 56 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
1.5 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 Near North Side 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.
Dan Ryan Expressway
Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
0.94 mi · 00h 01m
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.
Chance Drizzle leaving Near North Side 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 Near North Side to Chicago?
The road trip is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Cicero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Near North Side and 3 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:00 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle around Near North Side and Chance Drizzle near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Cicero
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 Cicero.
Summit
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Near North Side and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 3.55 mi (5.71 km).
#1 Near North Side
Near North Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9000300, -87.6345000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $4.61 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $0.94 | $1.89 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $1.04 | $2.09 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
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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