How far is South Chicago, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from South Chicago, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Chicago and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Chicago and Wheaton.
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Start on the route
66 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto East 86th Street
51 m · 13 sec · East 86th Street
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Turn left onto South Muskegon Avenue
667 ft · 35 sec · South Muskegon Avenue
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Turn left onto East 87th Street
996 ft · 24 sec · East 87th Street
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Turn right onto South Commercial Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Commercial Avenue
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Turn right onto East 92nd Street
1130 ft · 35 sec · East 92nd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Chicago Skyway
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
1410 ft · 34 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
724 ft · 18 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Chicago Skyway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
1987 ft · 31 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
6.7 mi · 10 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive
2072 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs
2002 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Avenue
636 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
13.1 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
92 m · 9 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto IL 56 West
1343 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto Butterfield Road
1 km · 1 min · Butterfield Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
2074 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
119 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · East Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Wesley Street
31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Chicago and Wheaton.
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
13.1 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving South Chicago and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Chicago to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Oak Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from South Chicago and 28.1 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Chicago and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Park
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 Oak Park.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Chicago and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 29.78 mi (47.92 km).
#1 South Chicago
Former township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 28,095 |
| Coordinates | 41.7397700, -87.5542500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheaton
The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 52,451 |
| Coordinates | 41.8661400, -88.1070100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.71 | $8.05 | $16.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
| Premium | $5.89 | $10.07 | $20.13 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
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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