Elgin, Illinois to Tinley Park: Road Trip Guide & Distance

41 miles 66 km · straight line
53.3 miles estimated 85.8 km · driving distance
1h 4min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
141° SE bearing direction

How far is Elgin, Illinois from Tinley Park?

The distance from Elgin, Illinois to Tinley Park is 41 miles (66 km) as the crow flies. Tinley Park is located SE of Elgin, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 53.3 miles, taking about 1h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Elgin, Illinois and Tinley Park. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Elgin, Illinois to Tinley Park

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 4min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 17min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Elgin, Illinois & Tinley Park

Quick Facts

Elgin, Illinois
42.04°N, 88.28°W
America/Chicago
227m elevation
Tinley Park
41.57°N, 87.78°W
America/Chicago
213m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 607.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients