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

The driving distance from Schiller Park, IL to Chicago, IL is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.72 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.51 mi
21.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.51 mi
Kilometers
21.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.72 mi
Kilometers
31.74 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chicago
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM CDT
Return by in Schiller Park
Sun, Apr 19, 11:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schiller Park
2026-04-19T10:07
Arrive Chicago
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Schiller Park
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lincolnwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Schiller Park
8.5 mi
00h 15m
To Chicago
11.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Schiller Park and Chicago.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 25th Avenue

    42 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Irving Park Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Irving Park Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Irving Park Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Irving Park Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto West Forest Preserve Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Forest Preserve Drive

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto West Montrose Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · West Montrose Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    1721 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto South Union Avenue

    963 ft · 30 sec · South Union Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue

    154 m · 13 sec · South Canalport Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Halsted Street

    737 ft · 19 sec · South Halsted Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    976 ft · 25 sec · West Cermak Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    794 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennedy Expressway
7.86 mi · 40%
West Montrose Avenue
2.6 mi · 13%
Irving Park Road
1.78 mi · 9%
West Irving Park Road
1.4 mi · 7%
Dan Ryan Expressway
0.94 mi · 5%
West Forest Preserve Drive
0.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Kennedy Expressway

Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

7.86 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnwood
00h 15m from Schiller Park
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Schiller 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 Schiller Park to Chicago?

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Schiller Park and 11.2 miles from Chicago.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

10 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schiller Park and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 13.51 mi (21.74 km).

Schiller Park

#1 Schiller Park

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population11,264
Coordinates41.9558600, -87.8709000
Altitude195
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: (-87.870902, 41.955844)
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.20
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.60 $5.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.93 $5.87
Premium $4.65 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $5.30 $3.66 $7.32

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 Schiller Park and Chicago. The current time is 10:07:47.

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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.