The drive from Hallock, IL to Chicago, IL covers 110.7 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, North 2100 E Road, 2300 East for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on I 57.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.31 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55.4 miles from Hallock, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 110.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 46m highway drive covering 110.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and North 2100 E Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.7 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and North 2100 E Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near IL 1 / County Road 2300 East.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 110.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.1 miles (IL 1 / County Road 2300 East): Navigation decision point; at 40.2 miles (IL 1 / South Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 53.4 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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5.1 mi into trip|~19m in|IL 1 / County Road 2300 East
Turn right onto IL 1 / County Road 2300 East
Navigation decision point
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40.2 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|IL 1 / South Dixie Highway
Turn left onto IL 1 / South Dixie Highway
Navigation decision point
5
53.4 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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103.5 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Roa...
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109.7 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward Canalport Avenue, Cermak Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward Canalport Avenue, Cermak Road
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
46.7 mi
55m
North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi
22m
2300 East
9.9 mi
14m
South State Route 1
6.7 mi
9m
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
6.2 mi
8m
IL 17
5.8 mi
8m
County Highway 10
5.1 mi
19m
County Road 2300 East
4.3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 46.7 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hallock, IL and Chicago, IL.
1
Start on County Highway 10
5.1 mi·19 min·County Highway 10
2
Turn right onto IL 1
4.3 mi·6 min·County Road 2300 East
3
Continue on IL 1
1.0 mi·1 min·South Chicago St
4
Continue on IL 1
9.9 mi·14 min·2300 East
5
Turn left onto US 24; IL 1
2.7 mi·6 min·East Walnut Street
6
Turn right onto IL 1
1.0 mi·1 min·North 2100 East Road
7
Continue on IL 1
15 mi·22 min·North 2100 E Road
8
Continue on IL 1
0.9 mi·1 min·S 7000E Road
9
Continue on IL 1
0.5 mi·52 sec·E 7000S Road
10
Turn left onto IL 1
0.3 mi·30 sec·South Dixie Highway
11
Continue on IL 1
6.7 mi·9 min·South State Route 1
12
Turn left onto IL 17
5.8 mi·8 min·IL 17
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward I-57 North: Chicago
14
Merge onto I 57
47 mi·55 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 94
3.3 mi·4 min·Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
6.2 mi·8 min·Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 53AToward Canalport Avenue, Cermak RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn slight left onto South Ruble Street
243 ft·6 sec·South Ruble Street
19
Turn slight left
75 ft·4 sec
20
Turn left onto South Canalport Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·South Canalport Avenue
21
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Halsted Street
22
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
0.2 mi·24 sec·West Cermak Road
23
Turn left
152 ft·11 sec
24
Turn right
0.2 mi·58 sec
25
Arrive at destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.4 miles from Hallock, IL, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 24 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.4 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chicago, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hallock, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Hallock, IL
This is one driving day of about 110.7 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Hallock, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 46.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.4 mi from Hallock, IL
· 1h 37m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.31 one way
$34.61 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.00
$38.00
premium
$4.89
$21.30
$42.61
diesel
$5.61
$24.44
$48.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.2
0
$11.62
$5.31
Efficient EV
27.7
0
$9.69
$4.43
EV Truck/SUV
44.3
0
$15.50
$7.08
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 17, 2026
Origin
Hallock, IL
Afternoon
in Hallock on Friday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny
S 15 to 20 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 12:41PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 12:41PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Chicago, IL
Afternoon
in Chicago on Friday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
30 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 46m 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 Hallock, IL to Chicago, IL covers 110.7 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, North 2100 E Road, 2300 East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.4 miles from Hallock, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.31 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 110.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.1 miles (IL 1 / County Road 2300 East): Navigation decision point; at 40.2 miles (IL 1 / South Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 53.4 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hallock, IL to 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
