How far is Willowbrook, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Willowbrook, IL to Chicago, IL is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willowbrook and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willowbrook and Chicago.
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Start on Longwood Drive
100 m · 19 sec · Longwood Drive
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Turn left onto Buried Oak Drive
1415 ft · 1 min · Buried Oak Drive
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Turn left onto Challas Drive
1665 ft · 1 min · Challas Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Line Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South State Line Road
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Turn right onto East Exchange Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Exchange Street
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Turn right onto Calumet Expressway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Calumet Expressway
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Continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
6.2 mi · 9 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Canalport Avenue, Cermak Road
1620 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Ruble Street
74 m · 7 sec · South Ruble Street
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Turn slight left
23 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Canalport Avenue
887 ft · 26 sec · South Canalport Avenue
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Turn left onto South Halsted Street
737 ft · 19 sec · South Halsted Street
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
976 ft · 25 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn left
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
794 ft · 58 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Willowbrook and Chicago.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Calumet Expressway
Turn right onto Calumet Expressway
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook to Chicago?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Willowbrook and 18.2 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Willowbrook and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Burnham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willowbrook and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 27.73 mi (44.62 km).
#1 Willowbrook
Town in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,076 |
| Coordinates | 41.4578100, -87.5364300 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,677,643 |
| Coordinates | 41.850033, -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
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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