Origin
Orland Park, IL
Evening in Orland Park on Sunday
Local time
7:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orland Park, IL to Chicago, IL
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
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6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orland Park, IL
Choco Kitty
Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Trip Overview
Traveling from Orland Park to Chicago covers a quick 23.4-mile span that typically takes about 37 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Midwest, you can easily complete the entire journey as a one-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes South La Grange Road and the Adlai Stevenson Expressway to navigate north. With a fuel budget estimated at just $3, this is an incredibly economical commute between the suburbs and the city. It serves as a straightforward, practical link for anyone looking to transition from the outskirts into the heart of the Chicago area.
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
11.7 miles from Orland Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed drive profile, balancing local roads with major expressway travel. About 46% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a shift in pace from your initial departure. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 9.3 miles on South La Grange Road before transitioning onto the Stevenson Expressway. Expect the character of the road to evolve as you move away from the suburban streets and merge into the busier, high-speed flow of the interstate system. The shift from local navigation to highway cruising defines the experience of this 23.4-mile transit.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South La Grange Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 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 early in the drive.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 23.4 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: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 55 North: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
8
20.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
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 290
Toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
8
20.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Damen Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Damen Avenue
9
21 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South La Grange Road | 9.3 mi | 15m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Stevenson Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Damen Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Blue Island Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 143rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South La Grange Road
— 9.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orland Park, IL and Chicago, IL.
1
Start on US 45
38 ft
·
3 sec
·
South La Grange Road
2
Turn sharp right
83 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn sharp right onto West 143rd Street
115 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 143rd Street
4
Turn left onto US 45
9.3 mi
·
15 min
·
South La Grange Road
Use the none lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 55
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 55
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Stevenson Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 290
Toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Damen Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
440 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Damen Avenue
12
Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Blue Island Avenue
Use the none lane.
13
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the none lane.
14
Turn right
152 ft
·
11 sec
15
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short drive with zero planned stops, you have maximum flexibility in your scheduling. You can easily manage the 37-minute duration in one go, making it ideal for a morning commute or a midday trip to the city. Keep a close eye on traffic patterns when entering the Stevenson Expressway, as highway conditions can fluctuate quickly near the urban core. Given the low $3 fuel cost, you don't need to worry about complex refueling logistics during the drive. Prioritize leaving during off-peak hours to ensure your time behind the wheel remains as efficient as possible.
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 11.7 miles from Orland Park, IL, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.3 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 23.4 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.7 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
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 Orland Park, 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 Orland Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 23.4 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orland Park, 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 South La Grange Road for about 9.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.7 mi from Orland Park, IL · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.7 miles from Orland Park, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chicago, 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
$3.55 one way
$7.11 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
7:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
1 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
37m 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 Orland Park, IL to Chicago, IL covers 23.4 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South La Grange Road, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Stevenson Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Orland Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.55 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 23.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Orland Park, IL to Chicago, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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