IL City
Road Trips to Chicago
Driving to Chicago puts you within a 1.1 to 7.1-hour window from over 200 routes, with the closest starting just 1.3 hours away in the Midwest. This city, a center for railroads and aviation, rewards drivers with the freedom to explore its "big shoulders" ethos and iconic skyscrapers. You'll have direct access to the birthplace of the blues and jazz, plus the heart of American comedy, all without the hassle of airport security or shuttle buses.
81 routes from 1 states, grouped by origin region. Closest: 7 mi.
First-time tip
Parking in Chicago can be expensive and challenging. Research parking garages or consider using public transport once you've arrived to navigate the city and avoid traffic congestion.
About Chicago
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 sk...
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From the Midwest
81 total in this region
From the Midwest, you can reach Chicago in about 1.3 hours. Routes like those from Fox Lake Hills and Hinckley, IL, offer drives under 60 miles, making it an easy trip to experience the city's famed urban planning and architectural innovation.
From Mount Morris, IL
Mount Morris, IL to Chicago
Drive score 9/10
From Eureka, IL
Eureka, IL to Chicago
Drive score 9/10
From Peoria, IL
Peoria, IL to Chicago
Drive score 9/10
From Peoria, IL
Peoria, IL to Chicago
Drive score 9/10
From York, IL
York, IL to Chicago
Drive score 9/10