Origin
Berwyn, IL
Morning in Berwyn on Friday
Local time
8:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to North Chicago, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwyn, IL
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North Chicago, IL
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Trip Overview
This 41-mile drive from Berwyn, IL to North Chicago, IL is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour. Primarily utilizing the Edens Expressway and South Skokie Highway, this route is a good option for a single-day excursion within the Midwest region. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, it's an economical journey. The drive offers a mixed profile, suggesting you'll encounter both faster highway sections and potentially more local road segments. Given its short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip with no need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this 41-mile route, with about 38% of it being on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 13.5 miles along the Edens Expressway, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition to roads like South Skokie Highway and Skokie Highway, the character of the drive will likely shift, potentially involving more traffic lights and varied speed limits. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more urban-influenced driving.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Edens Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near South Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (South Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (South Pulaski Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Central Avenue
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 24B
Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
South Pulaski Road
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Belden Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
11 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West, I 94 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edens Expressway | 13.5 mi | 17m |
| South Skokie Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Skokie Highway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Skokie Valley Road | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| South Pulaski Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| North Pulaski Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Buckley Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Cermak Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Edens Expressway
— 13.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and North Chicago, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Cermak Road
2
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 290 East
4
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Eisenhower Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 24B
Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto West Lexington Street
302 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Lexington Street
7
Turn left onto IL 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto West Madison Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Madison Street
9
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Pulaski Road
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
170 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pulaski Road
12
Turn left onto IL 19
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Irving Park Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road
389 ft
·
16 sec
·
Kennedy Irving Park Road
14
Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue
394 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Keeler Avenue
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West
16
Merge onto I 90; I 94
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 94
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Edens Expressway
Toward I 94 West: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Skokie Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 41
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Skokie Valley Road
20
Continue on US 41
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Skokie Highway
21
Turn right onto IL 137
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckley Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto IL 137
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
Bobby E. Thompson Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Continue on IL 137
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Sheridan Road
24
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Broadway
25
Turn right onto Park Avenue
208 ft
·
9 sec
·
Park Avenue
26
Turn right onto Fellows Place
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fellows Place
27
Arrive at destination
Fellows Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Berwyn, IL · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Berwyn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Chicago, IL
The final approach into North Chicago, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.41 one way
$12.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North Chicago, IL
Morning in North Chicago on Friday
Local time
8:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Berwyn, IL to North Chicago, IL covers 41 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edens Expressway, South Skokie Highway, Skokie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Berwyn, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (South Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (South Pulaski Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Berwyn, IL to North Chicago, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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