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

The driving distance from Tinley Park, IL to Chicago, IL is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
26.22 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.33 mi
32.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.33 mi
Kilometers
32.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.22 mi
Kilometers
42.2 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chicago
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 PM CDT
Return by in Tinley Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tinley Park
2026-04-18T22:40
Arrive Chicago
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tinley Park
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Calumet Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Tinley Park
13.1 mi
00h 17m
To Chicago
13.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tinley Park and Chicago.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Park Avenue

    538 ft · 17 sec · Oak Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Street

    1152 ft · 34 sec · South Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 66th Court

    28 m · 3 sec · 66th Court

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Oak Forest Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Oak Forest Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 167th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 167th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago, I-294 North

    1719 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North

    2502 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Canalport Avenue, Cermak Road

    1620 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto South Ruble Street

    74 m · 7 sec · South Ruble Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    23 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Canalport Avenue

    887 ft · 26 sec · South Canalport Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Halsted Street

    737 ft · 19 sec · South Halsted Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    976 ft · 25 sec · West Cermak Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    794 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tinley 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
12.2 mi · 47%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
6.18 mi · 24%
Dan Ryan Expressway
3.33 mi · 13%
167th Street
1.6 mi · 6%
Oak Forest Avenue
1.45 mi · 6%
Canalport Avenue
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

11.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calumet Park
00h 17m from Tinley Park
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tinley Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chicago.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tinley Park to Chicago?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Calumet Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Tinley Park and 13.1 miles from Chicago.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tinley Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chicago.

Stop Ideas Near Calumet Park

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

11 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

13 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Summit

19 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

22 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tinley Park and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 20.33 mi (32.72 km).

Tinley Park

#1 Tinley Park

Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population55,221
Coordinates41.5733700, -87.7844900
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: (-87.784562, 41.573369)
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.91 $7.83
Premium $4.65 $4.28 $8.56
Diesel $5.30 $4.88 $9.76

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 Tinley Park and Chicago. The current time is 22:40:57.

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.