Origin
Calumet, IL
Morning in Calumet on Tuesday
Local time
10:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calumet, IL to Cicero, 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
29m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calumet, IL
Claudia Solano
Trip Overview
This short 19-mile drive from Calumet, IL to Cicero, IL is easily manageable in just 29 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Stevenson Expressway and the Dan Ryan Expressway (Express), with a portion on the Chicago Skyway contributing to its 53% highway share. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, and with no recommended stops, this route is designed for efficiency. Given its brevity and Midwest context, this journey is ideal for a quick commute or an easy add-on to a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Expressway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | 5 mi | 6m |
| Chicago Skyway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 31st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Commercial Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 92nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Stevenson Expressway
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on South Commercial Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Commercial Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 92nd Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 92nd Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 90 West: Chicago Skyway
4
Merge onto I 90
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chicago Skyway
5
Turn straight onto I 90
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Chicago Skyway
6
Merge onto I 90
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Chicago Skyway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Chicago Skyway
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 90; I 94
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53B
Toward I 55 South: St Louis
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 55
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 286
Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto IL 50
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
13
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 90 / Chicago Skyway
Merge onto I 90 / Chicago Skyway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 90 / Chicago Skyway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Chicago Skyway toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: St Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53B
Toward I 55 South: St Louis
7
16.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 286
Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
6
17.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West 31st Street
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.44
Chicago Skyway
$6.15
Chicago Skyway
(4.1 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$6
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cicero, IL
Morning in Cicero on Tuesday
Local time
10:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
16 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
29m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a significant 53% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles along the Stevenson Expressway, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive involves expressway travel, the inclusion of the Chicago Skyway hints at potential changes in scenery and traffic patterns. This isn't a leisurely cruise, but rather a functional transit through an urban landscape.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Stevenson Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 1.1 miles in near I 90 / Chicago Skyway.
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 12 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (I 90 / Chicago Skyway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 90 / Chicago Skyway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Cicero, IL
Full guide →Cicero is a town of 81,000 people (2019) in the Chicagoland area, just west of the Chicago city limits. It became famous when gangster Al Capone moved here to escape from the Chicago Police in the early 1920s.
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 29m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Stevenson Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.44 in tolls one way, starting with Chicago Skyway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Cicero, 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 1.1 miles (I 90 / Chicago Skyway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 90 / Chicago Skyway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Cicero, 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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