Origin
Chicago, IL
Late night in Chicago on Thursday
Local time
12:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chicago, IL to Burbank, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Burbank, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Chicago and Burbank, this 13.5-mile trip is a straightforward journey through the Midwest. You can easily complete the drive in about 25 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel for the entire trip, keeping your travel costs minimal. Since the route stays entirely within Illinois, you will remain in the Midwest region for the duration of your travel. This is a practical, no-fuss commute that gets you from the city to your destination without the need for extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
6.8 miles from Chicago, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate primarily via West Cermak Road, South Halsted Street, and South Canalport Avenue rather than relying on high-speed interstates. Because this route features 0% highway share, you should prepare for constant stop-and-go conditions rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. The road requires your full attention as you transition between these local thoroughfares. It is a functional, urban-style drive that prioritizes navigation through city streets over distance-covering speed.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.9 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 0.2 miles in near West Cermak Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 13.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Cermak Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Halsted Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Cermak Road
At end of road, turn right onto West Cermak Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Halsted Street
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 55: Saint Louis, Lake Shore Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55: Saint Louis, Lake Shore Drive
8
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: St Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 53B
Toward I 55 South: St Louis
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 286
Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Expressway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| South State Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Halsted Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Canalport Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 87th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Stevenson Expressway
— 4.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago, IL and Burbank, IL.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Cermak Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Cermak Road
3
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Halsted Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
285 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Canalport Avenue
5
Turn slight right
110 ft
·
4 sec
6
Take the ramp
455 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 55: Saint Louis, Lake Shore Drive
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53B
Toward I 55 South: St Louis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 55
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 286
Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto IL 50
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
12
Turn right onto South State Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on State Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road
14
Continue on State Road
223 ft
·
15 sec
·
State Road
15
Turn right
73 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn left
114 ft
·
10 sec
17
Turn right onto West 87th Street
179 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 87th Street
18
Arrive at destination
West 87th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 13.5-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops, so simply fuel up before you leave to cover your $2 estimated cost. Keep a close eye on your GPS as you maneuver through the specific local streets, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be easy to miscalculate. Because the drive is only 25 minutes long, consider checking real-time traffic data for West Cermak Road before you head out to ensure the smoothest possible transit.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.8 miles from Chicago, IL, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13.5 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.8 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burbank, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Chicago, IL.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chicago, IL
This is one driving day of about 13.5 miles and 25m.
At 13.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Stevenson Expressway for about 4.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.8 mi from Chicago, IL · 11m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.8 miles from Chicago, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burbank, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Burbank, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Burbank, IL
Late night in Burbank on Thursday
Local time
12:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 Chicago, IL to Burbank, IL covers 13.5 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stevenson Expressway, South Cicero Avenue, State Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Chicago, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.11 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 13.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Cermak Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Halsted Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Chicago, IL to Burbank, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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