Chicago area expressway names?

Question

I'm trying to figure out the names of the expressways/highways they use on traffic reports. I know what the junction, the circle, and the post office is... but what is the point from the junction to the circle called? They always give traffic times, but i always seem to miss it. Can anyone help me?!?! thanks.

Answer 1

Expressway names in Chicago are based upon figures in the era of the interstate highway construction bill such as Eisenhower, Stevenson, Kennedy and Edens etc The downtown circle is known as the loop. BTW, have you tried using the CTA rapid transit system, it works much better than the so called expressways now. Best of luck!

Answer 2

94 north of montrose= edens........................90 north of montrose= the kennedy      94 south of down town= dan ryan ...............what ur looking for i think is 290 west of downtown is eisenhower......................294 from 80 north is the north south tollway........55 west of downtown is the steavenson......90/94 east of 80 is the henry ford........... thats all I remember any more questions post and ill do some research or maybe my sometimers will clear up.....u can always listen to wbbm 780 am radio they give traffic and weather on the 8's.........Darrel