Origin
Calumet City, IL
Morning in Calumet City on Sunday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calumet City, IL to Near North Side, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calumet City, IL
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Trip Overview
Calumet City, IL to Near North Side, IL is 24.9 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Bishop Ford Freeway and Dan Ryan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that keeps you within Illinois for its entirety. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing you ample time for any necessary stops or unexpected delays. It's a practical way to cover ground quickly between these two Illinois locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ford Freeway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Sibley Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Kennedy Expressway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Desplaines Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Wentworth Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bishop Ford Freeway
— 8.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City, IL and Near North Side, IL.
1
Start on Pulaski Road
114 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pulaski Road
2
Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Wentworth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Sibley Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Sibley Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
5
Merge onto I 94
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Bishop Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bishop Ford Freeway
Toward I 94 West: Chicago Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 94
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto Kennedy Expressway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
Toward Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Kennedy Expressway
Toward I 94 West, I 90 West: Washington Boulevard East, Wisconsin, Kennedy Expressway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Kennedy Expressway
Toward I 90 West, I 94: Randolph Street, Lake Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
405 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 51
Toward Randolph Street, Lake Street
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 51A
Toward Lake Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Lake Street
306 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Lake Street
15
Turn left onto North Desplaines Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Desplaines Street
16
Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Grand Avenue
17
Turn left onto North Orleans Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Orleans Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto West Chicago Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Chicago Avenue
19
Turn left onto North Wells Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Wells Street
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
North Wells Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway toward I 94 West: Chicago Loop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 West: Chicago Loop
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Roa...
9
23 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway toward I 90 West, I 94: Randolph Street, Lake Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 West, I 94: Randolph Street, Lake S...
8
23.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Randolph Street, Lake Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51
Toward Randolph Street, Lake Street
9
23.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Lake Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51A
Toward Lake Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Near North Side, IL
Morning in Near North Side on Sunday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
1 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
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway-focused, with 80% of the drive utilizing major expressways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Bishop Ford Freeway, experiencing an uninterrupted stretch of 8.2 miles. The Dan Ryan Expressway, including its express lanes, will then carry you the rest of the way. Expect a driving experience characterized by consistent speed and efficient travel, typical of urban freeway systems.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Bishop Ford Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bishop Ford Freeway and Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles (I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Calumet City, IL and Near North Side, IL, road signs point toward Downtown and Wisconsin.
Downtown
22.4 mi in
|
~33m
|
via Kennedy Expressway
Wisconsin
22.9 mi in
|
~34m
|
via I 90; I 94
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Bishop Ford Freeway. 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 Near North Side, 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 8.6 miles (I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles (I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Near North Side, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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