Origin
Bloomingdale, IL
Late night in Bloomingdale on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomingdale, IL to Chicago, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomingdale, IL
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Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Bloomingdale into the heart of Chicago, you are looking at a straightforward 27.3-mile trip. Expect to spend about 41 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stays. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $4, the route is as economical as it is efficient. You will primarily navigate via US 20, West Lake Street, and East Lake Street to complete the journey. Both your origin and destination sit firmly within the Midwest, keeping the regional landscape consistent throughout your travel. This drive is ideal for those who prioritize a direct, no-fuss connection between the suburbs and the city.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 17.5 mi | 24m |
| West Lake Street | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| East Lake Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Union Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Halsted Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Canalport Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 17.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale, IL and Chicago, IL.
1
Start on US 20
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lake Street
2
Continue on US 20
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
West Lake Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
3
Take the ramp onto US 20
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US 20
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana
6
Merge onto I 90; I 94
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 52C
Toward 18th Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight left onto South Union Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Union Avenue
9
Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Canalport Avenue
10
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Halsted Street
11
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Cermak Road
12
Turn left
152 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 20
Take the ramp onto US 20 toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
5
25.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor St...
7
25.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana
7
26.2 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
4
26.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
South Halsted Street
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Chicago on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 15 mph
98% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 1:54AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 1:33AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
17 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
41m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with roughly 67% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a significant 17.5-mile stretch on US 20, which serves as the backbone of your commute. The road transitions from the suburban character of Bloomingdale into the denser urban grid as you approach Chicago. Because this is a relatively short trek, the experience is less about scenic meandering and more about steady, practical transit. Expect the pace to shift as you move off the highway and onto the local stretches of Lake Street to reach your final destination.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on US 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and West Lake Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near US 20.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 27.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 7.7 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
768 ft
575 ft
Total Climb
37 ft
Total Descent
217 ft
Highest Point
768 ft
Elevation Range
193 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Bloomingdale, IL
Full guide →Founded 1833
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.
Top landmarks
- • Willis Tower — skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois
- • Art Institute of Chicago — art museum and school in Chicago, United States
- • Wrigley Field — baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois, USA; home venue of the Chicago Cubs
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 41m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on US 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Chicago, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chicago, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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