How far is Park City, IL from Chicago, IL?

The driving distance from Park City, IL to Chicago, IL is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
40.38 mi
00h 54m
Flight
36.46 mi
58.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.46 mi
Kilometers
58.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.38 mi
Kilometers
64.99 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chicago
Sun, Apr 19, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in Park City
Sun, Apr 19, 11:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park City
2026-04-19T10:09
Arrive Chicago
Sun, Apr 19, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park City
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
Northfield
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois

From Park City
20.1 mi
00h 27m
To Chicago
20.3 mi
00h 27m

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

Slight Chance Snow Showers then 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 Park City and Chicago.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park City and Chicago.

  1. 1

    Start on Frontage Road

    129 m · 23 sec · Frontage Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Knight Avenue

    30 m · 12 sec · Knight Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Belvidere Road

    2963 ft · 51 sec · Belvidere Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 41 South: Chicago

    1180 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Skokie Highway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Skokie Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto South Union Avenue

    963 ft · 30 sec · South Union Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue

    154 m · 13 sec · South Canalport Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Halsted Street

    737 ft · 19 sec · South Halsted Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    976 ft · 25 sec · West Cermak Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    794 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park City and Chicago.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 34%
Skokie Highway
12.2 mi · 30%
Kennedy Expressway
8.12 mi · 20%
Skokie Valley Road
3.38 mi · 8%
Dan Ryan Expressway
0.94 mi · 2%
Belvidere Road
0.56 mi · 1%
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 27m from Park City
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Park City 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 Park City to Chicago?

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Park City and 20.3 miles from Chicago.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Park City and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chicago.

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northfield, 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 Northfield.

RAIL

Glenview station

3 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

32 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

34 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park City and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 36.46 mi (58.68 km).

Park City

#1 Park City

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population7,438
Coordinates42.3483600, -87.8842400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Chicago

#2 Chicago

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.

Population2,677,643
Coordinates41.850033, -87.6500523
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Frontage Road (-87.884231, 42.348286)
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.65 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $5.30 $7.53 $15.06

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 Park City and Chicago. The current time is 10:09:17.

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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.