Origin
Coral, IL
Evening in Coral on Friday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coral, IL to 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 20m
Distance
60 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coral, IL
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Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Trip Overview
Coral, IL to Chicago, IL is 60 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Midwest to the Midwest, staying within Illinois. Expect a route with plenty of turns, suggesting a more local feel rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With a drive time under two hours and a low fuel cost, this trip is very manageable for a single day.
About the Cities
Arriving in Chicago, IL
Full guide →Chicago is the home of the blues and the truth of jazz, the heart of comedy and the idea of the skyscraper. Here, the age of railroads found its center, and airplanes followed suit. "Stormy, Husky, Brawling / City of Big Shoulders," Chicago is a Heartland boomtown, its ethos defined by urban planner Daniel Burnham's immortal vision: "Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood." It is one of the world's great cities and the third largest city in the United States, behind only New York City and Los Angeles. As the hub of the Midwest, Chicago is easy to find — its picturesque skyline calls across the waters of Lake Michigan, a first impression that soon reveals world-class museums of art and science, miles of sandy beaches, huge parks and public art, and perhaps the finest downtown collection of modern architecture in the world.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 60 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' so don't anticipate a monotonous interstate experience. Only about 15% of the journey is on highways, meaning you'll navigate more local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 36.4 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. As you progress, expect the scenery and road conditions to change more frequently as you transition from more rural areas to the outskirts of a major metropolitan area.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60 miles you will encounter 26 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 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles (Cumberland flyover): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
7
42.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway toward Cumberland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Cumberland Avenue
7
42.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Cumberland flyover
Take the exit onto Cumberland flyover toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 79A
Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South
6
43.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
IL 171 / North Cumberland Avenue
Turn right onto IL 171 / North Cumberland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward 18th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52C
Toward 18th Street
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 Coral, IL to Chicago, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rockford along the way.
Rockford
5.5 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 36.4 mi | 39m |
| Kennedy Expressway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| East Grant Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| West Higgins Avenue | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| West Higgins Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland flyover | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Cumberland Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 36.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral, IL and Chicago, IL.
1
Start on US 20
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Grant Highway
2
Enter roundabout onto US 20
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Grant Highway
3
Continue on US 20
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Grant Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto US 20
114 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Grant Highway
5
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Grant Highway
6
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Chicago, Rockford
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 90
36 mi
·
38 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Toward Cumberland Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
526 ft
·
29 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
12
Merge onto I 90
402 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13
Take the exit onto Cumberland flyover
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland flyover
Exit 79A
Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
245 ft
·
8 sec
Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue
15
Turn right onto IL 171
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Cumberland Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on IL 171
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cumberland Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto IL 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
18
Turn right onto IL 72
326 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Oriole Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto IL 72
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Higgins Avenue
20
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Central Avenue
21
Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Lawrence Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
23
Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Montrose Avenue
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
25
Merge onto I 90; I 94
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Continue on I 90; I 94
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 52C
Toward 18th Street
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn slight left onto South Union Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Union Avenue
29
Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Canalport Avenue
30
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Halsted Street
31
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Cermak Road
32
Turn left
152 ft
·
11 sec
33
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Coral, IL · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Coral, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chicago, IL
The final approach into 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
$9.38 one way
$18.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.51
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(35.9 mi)
$2.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 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 | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Chicago, IL
Evening in Chicago on Friday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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 20m 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 Coral, IL to Chicago, IL covers 60 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Kennedy Expressway, East Grant Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 miles from Coral, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.38 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 60 miles you will encounter 26 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 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles (Cumberland flyover): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Coral, IL to Chicago, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rockford along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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