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Trip from Chicago, IL to Huntley, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

52 mi

84 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown chicago-il

Chicago, IL

Otoniel Alvarado

Downtown Huntley, IL, IL

Huntley, IL

Miguel Á. Padriñán

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick getaway from Chicago to Huntley, you are looking at a manageable 52-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to complete the drive. Navigating through the Midwest, you will transition from the city core onto the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Kennedy Expressway, and West Higgins Road. Since the route is short and straightforward, it offers a great deal of flexibility for your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 30.1 mi 32m
Kennedy Expressway 7.9 mi 11m
West Higgins Road 3.1 mi 5m
IL 47 3.1 mi 5m
West Bryn Mawr Avenue 1.8 mi 4m
North Milwaukee Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
North Northwest Highway 1 mi 1m
Dan Ryan Expressway 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 30.1 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago, IL and Huntley, IL.

1

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 1 min · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto West Cermak Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Cermak Road
3

Turn left onto South Halsted Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Halsted Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South Canalport Avenue
5

Turn left onto South Ruble Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · South Ruble Street
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West
7

Merge onto I 90; I 94

0.9 mi · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 90; I 94

7.9 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 43C Toward Montrose Avenue Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue
11

Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
12

Turn left onto North Northwest Highway

67 ft · 1 sec · North Northwest Highway
13

Continue on North Northwest Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Northwest Highway
14

Turn slight left onto West Bryn Mawr Avenue

1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on IL 72

3.1 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 90 Toll West
17

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 47 Toward IL 47: Huntley, Woodstock Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward IL 47 North: Huntley, Woodstock Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn right onto IL 47

3.1 mi · 5 min · IL 47
Use the right lane.
21

Arrive at destination

IL 47

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elmwood Park, IL

26 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

Elmwood Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wood Dale, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26 miles from Chicago, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 48.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Halsted Street

Turn left onto South Halsted Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Ruble Street

Turn left onto South Ruble Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
9.9 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward Montrose Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 43C Toward Montrose Avenue
8
48.1 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward IL 47: Huntley, Woodstock

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 47 Toward IL 47: Huntley, Woodstock
8
48.6 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward IL 47 North: Huntley, Woodstock

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward IL 47 North: Huntley, Woodstock

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.13 one way

$16.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.93 $17.85
premium $4.89 $10.01 $20.01
diesel $5.61 $11.48 $22.96

Estimated Tolls: $2.11

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (30.1 mi) $2.11

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$2

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.6 0 $5.46 $2.50
Efficient EV 13 0 $4.55 $2.08
EV Truck/SUV 20.8 0 $7.28 $3.33

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Chicago, IL

Late night in Chicago on Tuesday

Local time

5:13 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

Destination

Huntley, IL

Late night in Huntley on Tuesday

Local time

5:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

1h 12m 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?

Expect a drive that balances urban highway flow with turn-heavy local segments. While 23% of the trip is spent on highways, the personality of the road changes significantly as you move away from the city center. You will experience your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, which covers 30.1 miles of the trip. After that, the road requires more active attention as you navigate the local portions of the route. Prepare for a transition from high-speed expressway travel to a more technical, turn-heavy environment as you approach Huntley.

Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.1 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near South Halsted Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.4 miles (South Halsted Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (South Ruble Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Chicago, IL to Huntley, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Woodstock along the way.

Woodstock

48.1 mi in | ~1h 4m

About the Cities

Starting 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

Arriving in Huntley, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1851

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 1h 12m. Total distance: 52 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.1 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.11 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. 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 Huntley, 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 0.4 miles (South Halsted Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (South Ruble Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 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 Huntley, 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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