Trip from Chicago, IL to Rutland, IL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 80, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 39. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 59.5 miles from Chicago, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

119.1 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 14m ★

6 AM

2h 24m

8 AM

2h 43m

10 AM

2h 30m

12 PM

2h 28m

3 PM

2h 31m

5 PM

2h 42m

8 PM

2h 18m

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

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Chicago, IL

Otoniel Alvarado

Rutland, IL

Mike Bird

Trip Overview

The drive from Chicago, IL to Rutland, IL covers 119.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 39 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.2 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.62 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.5 miles from Chicago, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 119.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and Adlai Stevenson Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.2 miles on I 80.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 47.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Adlai Stevenson Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near South Halsted Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 119.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Halsted Street

Turn left onto South Halsted Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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

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

42.7 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: Iowa

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 250B Toward I 80 West: Iowa

90.7 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 79A Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomin...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Chicago, IL to Rutland, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Bloomington along the way.

Bloomington

90.7 mi in | ~1h 49m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 80	47.2 mi	50m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway	35.2 mi	45m
I 39	23.6 mi	25m
Stevenson Expressway	5.6 mi	7m
East 6th Road	2.8 mi	4m
700 North Road	0.5 mi	<1m
Adlai E Stevenson Expressway	0.3 mi	<1m
West Broad Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 80 — 47.2 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago, IL and Rutland, IL.

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 1 min · this road

At end of road, turn right onto West Cermak Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Cermak Road

Turn left onto South Halsted Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Halsted Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue

285 ft · 5 sec · South Canalport Avenue

Turn slight right

110 ft · 4 sec

Take the ramp

455 ft · 11 sec

Toward I 90 East, I 94 East

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.

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.

Merge onto I 55

5.6 mi · 7 min · Stevenson Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 55

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

Continue on I 55

35 mi · 45 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 250B Toward I 80 West: Iowa Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 80

47 mi · 50 min · I 80

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 79A Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington

Merge onto I 39; US 51

24 mi · 25 min · I 39; US 51

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward IL 17: Lacon, Wenona

Turn slight left

122 ft · 3 sec

Turn left onto 700 North Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · 700 North Road

Turn right onto IL 251

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Illinois Route 251

Continue on IL 251

2.8 mi · 4 min · East 6th Road

Turn left onto West Broad Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · West Broad Street

Turn right onto South East Front Street

82 ft · 3 sec · South East Front Street

Arrive at destination

South East Front Street

Trip Plan

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 59.5 miles from Chicago, IL, or about 1h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.2 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.5 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rutland, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Chicago, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chicago, IL

This is one driving day of about 119.1 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chicago, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 47.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.5 mi from Chicago, IL · 1h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

60 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

DeKalb, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oswego, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.5 miles from Chicago, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rutland, IL

The final approach into Rutland, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rutland, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.62 one way

$37.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$20.44	$40.89
premium	$4.89	$22.92	$45.84
diesel	$5.61	$26.30	$52.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.7	$12.51	$5.72
Efficient EV	29.8	$10.42	$4.76
EV Truck/SUV	47.6	$16.67	$7.62

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Chicago, IL

Night in Chicago on Tuesday

Local time

9:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 5:45PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Rutland, IL

Night in Rutland on Tuesday

Local time

9:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

27 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

2h 23m 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 Rutland, IL covers 119.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 80, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 39. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.5 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 $18.62 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.

On the drive from Chicago, IL to Rutland, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Bloomington along the way.

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