Origin
Posen, IL
Morning in Posen on Tuesday
Local time
8:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Posen, 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
30m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Posen, IL
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Trip Overview
This quick 18.6-mile journey from Posen, IL to Chicago, IL takes about 30 minutes and is perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on the Dan Ryan Expressway, with a significant portion on its express lanes. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this drive is very budget-friendly. The route is focused on efficient travel within the Midwest region, making it ideal for getting into the city without much fuss. Since there are no recommended stops, you can easily complete this drive in one go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| I 57 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Vincennes Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Western Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Gregory Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 144th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 111th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
— 6.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Posen, IL and Chicago, IL.
1
Start on Campbell Avenue
26 ft
·
3 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
2
Turn right onto 144th Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
144th Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Western Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
4
Continue on Gregory Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gregory Street
5
Continue on Vincennes Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Vincennes Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto West 111th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West 111th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 57 North: Chicago Loop
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 57
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 94
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 53A
Toward Canalport Avenue, Cermak Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto South Ruble Street
243 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Ruble Street
13
Turn slight left
75 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn left onto South Canalport Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Canalport Avenue
15
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Halsted Street
16
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Cermak Road
17
Turn left
152 ft
·
11 sec
18
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 17.5 — 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
|
Western Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 57 North: Chicago Loop
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 57 North: Chicago Loop
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Roa...
8
17.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Canalport Avenue, Cermak Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward Canalport Avenue, Cermak Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
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
Chicago, IL
Morning in Chicago on Tuesday
Local time
8:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
S 20 mph
9% chance
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
30 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
30m 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 highway-focused drive for this trip, with 67% of the route utilizing major expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles on the Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). This means you'll experience a consistent pace, primarily on limited-access highways designed for speed. The character of the road remains largely consistent, emphasizing direct travel rather than scenic detours. Prepare for a straightforward driving experience focused on reaching your destination efficiently.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express).
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) and Dan Ryan Expressway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Western Avenue.
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 18.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 30m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 6.2 miles on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). 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 0.2 miles (Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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