How far is North Chicago, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from North Chicago, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.14 mi
00h 58m
Flight
32.91 mi
52.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.91 mi
Kilometers
52.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.14 mi
Kilometers
74.25 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 8:21 AM CDT
Return by in North Chicago
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Chicago
2026-04-19T07:22
Arrive Berwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 8:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Chicago
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Glenview
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From North Chicago
20.6 mi
00h 29m
To Berwyn
25.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Chicago and Berwyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Chicago and Berwyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Fellows Place

    667 ft · 32 sec · Fellows Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    47 m · 10 sec · 18th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    2930 ft · 40 sec · Sheridan Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bobby E. Thompson Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Bobby E. Thompson Expressway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Buckley Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Buckley Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Skokie Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · North Skokie Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    2222 ft · 35 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue

    1332 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto West Irving Park Road

    1004 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cicero Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Roosevelt Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Cermak Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Chicago and Berwyn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 30%
North Skokie Highway
5.61 mi · 12%
North Pulaski Road
5.04 mi · 11%
Skokie Highway
3.76 mi · 8%
Skokie Valley Road
3.38 mi · 7%
Buckley Road
1.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenview
00h 29m from North Chicago
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Chicago to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 20.6 miles from North Chicago and 25.6 miles from Berwyn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Glenview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glenview, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glenview.

RAIL

Glenview station

2 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

29 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

31 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Chicago and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 32.91 mi (52.96 km).

North Chicago

#1 North Chicago

City and suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Population29,639
Coordinates42.3255800, -87.8411800
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Fellows Place (-87.841197, 42.325603)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.93 $13.86
Premium $4.65 $7.59 $15.17
Diesel $5.30 $8.65 $17.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Chicago and Berwyn. The current time is 07:22:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.