Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Chicago, IL to Fox, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

52.5 mi

85 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown chicago-il

Chicago, IL

Otoniel Alvarado

Downtown Fox, IL, IL

Fox, IL

Steffi Wacker

Trip Overview

The drive from Chicago, IL to Fox, IL covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, East Schoolhouse Road, Stevenson Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Chicago, IL to Fox, IL covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.8 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.

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 52.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 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 points

These 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
32.2 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward IL 126 West: Plainfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 261 Toward IL 126 West: Plainfield

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 24.8 mi 33m
East Schoolhouse Road 6 mi 9m
Stevenson Expressway 5.6 mi 7m
West Lockport Road 4.9 mi 7m
Stagecoach Trail 4 mi 6m
East Main Street 2.8 mi 4m
Eldamain Road 1.4 mi 2m
West Lockport Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 24.8 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago, IL and Fox, 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

5.6 mi · 7 min · Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 55

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
11

Continue on I 55

25 mi · 33 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec
Exit 261 Toward IL 126 West: Plainfield Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on IL 126

2.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on West Lockport Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Lockport Street
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on West Lockport Road

4.9 mi · 7 min · West Lockport Road
16

Continue on East Schoolhouse Road

6.0 mi · 9 min · East Schoolhouse Road
Use the left lane.
17

Turn left onto IL 71

4.0 mi · 6 min · Stagecoach Trail
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto Eldamain Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Eldamain Road
Use the right lane.
19

Turn right onto West Fox Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Fox Road
20

Arrive at destination

West Fox Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.3 mi from Chicago, IL · 37m into the drive

village in Troy Township, Will County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shorewood, IL

26 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

Lyons, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Woodridge, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Chicago, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fox, IL

The final approach into Fox, 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

$8.21 one way

$16.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.01 $18.02
premium $4.89 $10.10 $20.21
diesel $5.61 $11.59 $23.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.8 0 $5.51 $2.52
Efficient EV 13.1 0 $4.59 $2.10
EV Truck/SUV 21 0 $7.35 $3.36

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Chicago, IL

Evening in Chicago on Thursday

Local time

5:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 to 15 mph 39% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:58AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:30AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Fox, IL

Evening in Fox on Thursday

Local time

5:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°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

2 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

1h 17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Fox, IL covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, East Schoolhouse Road, Stevenson Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 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 $8.21 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 52.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 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 Fox, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Fox, IL to Chicago, IL

Plan the drive back the other way.

52 mi 1h 18m

Continue From Fox, IL

Bremen, IL 310.4 mi · 6h 9m York, IL 214 mi · 5h 5m Evanston, IL 65.2 mi · 1h 34m Naperville, IL 22.8 mi · 42m

More from Chicago, IL

Houston, TX 1080.8 mi · 19h 31m Bremen, IL 344.9 mi · 6h 40m Anna, IL 344.7 mi · 6h 22m Makanda, IL 339.8 mi · 6h 27m Buena Vista, IL 338.2 mi · 6h 23m Sparta, IL 337.1 mi · 6h 23m

More trips to Fox, IL

Bremen, IL 310.2 mi York, IL 214 mi Champaign, IL 113.8 mi Bloomington, IL 97.2 mi Berwyn, IL 46.3 mi Elgin, IL 37.2 mi
Weekend drives from Chicago, IL Scenic drives in IL

Explore more options from Chicago, IL or browse trips ending in Fox, IL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.

Explore maps for Chicago, IL or Fox, IL on MapSof.net.