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Trip from Chicago, IL to West Garfield Park, 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

13m

Distance

6.4 mi

10 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 13m

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 West Garfield Park, IL, IL

West Garfield Park, IL

Willian Justen de Vasconcellos

Trip Overview

Chicago, IL to West Garfield Park, IL is 6.4 miles and takes about 13m via Eisenhower Expressway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip primarily within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois. Given its brevity, it's an easy, direct drive that won't consume much of your day. You'll be navigating urban and suburban environments for the entirety of this journey. Consider this route for its straightforwardness and minimal time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Eisenhower Expressway 2.3 mi 3m
South Ashland Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
West Cermak Road 0.8 mi 1m
West Madison Street 0.6 mi 1m
South Hamlin Boulevard 0.4 mi 1m
West Van Buren Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Congress Parkway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Eisenhower Expressway — 2.3 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago, IL and West Garfield Park, IL.

1

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 1 min · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto West Cermak Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Cermak Road
3

Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Ashland Avenue
4

Turn left onto West Van Buren Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Van Buren Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward I 290 West
6

Merge onto I 290; IL 110

2.3 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 26A Toward Independence Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn straight onto West Congress Parkway

153 ft · 8 sec · West Congress Parkway
9

Turn right onto South Hamlin Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Hamlin Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10

Turn left onto West Madison Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Madison Street
11

Continue on West Madison Street

396 ft · 15 sec · West Madison Street
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

West Madison Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 5.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Cermak Road

At end of road, turn left onto West Cermak Road

Navigation decision point

6
2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | West Van Buren Street

Turn left onto West Van Buren Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
3 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway

Merge onto I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward Independence Boulevard

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 26A Toward Independence Boulevard
6
5.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | South Hamlin Boulevard

Turn right onto South Hamlin Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.00 one way

$2.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.10 $2.20
premium $4.89 $1.23 $2.46
diesel $5.61 $1.41 $2.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.9 0 $0.67 $0.31
Efficient EV 1.6 0 $0.56 $0.26
EV Truck/SUV 2.6 0 $0.90 $0.41

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Chicago, IL

Late night in Chicago on Tuesday

Local time

5:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NNW 10 to 15 mph 41% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

West Garfield Park, IL

Late night in West Garfield Park on Tuesday

Local time

5:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

8 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

13m 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 route offers a mixed drive with about 36% on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your journey on the Eisenhower Expressway, experiencing its faster pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles on this expressway. As you transition off the highway onto South Ashland Avenue and West Cermak Road, expect the character to shift towards more local, potentially slower-paced urban driving. This blend means you'll get a taste of both highway efficiency and city navigation.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Eisenhower Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Cermak Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 6.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (West Cermak Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (West Van Buren Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

This 6.4-mile drive is a super easy same-day round trip, taking only about 13 minutes without breaks. You'll barely touch the highway at 36%, making it a breeze for a quick local excursion.

Family Friendly

With a short 13-minute travel time and minimal highway driving, this route is definitely manageable for families. The low complexity (5/10) means less stress navigating with kids in tow.

Solo Traveler

At just 6.4 miles and 13 minutes, this is a comfortably short drive for a solo traveler. The 36% highway usage is minimal, making it an easy solo errand.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

This 6.4-mile trip is perfect for first-time drivers, with a quick 13-minute duration and only 36% highway. The moderate 5/10 complexity means you'll likely find the navigation straightforward.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Eisenhower Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.2 miles (West Cermak Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (West Van Buren Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Garfield Park, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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