Originally Posted by
MJH2
For Richton Park and Homewood (possibly even Willow Springs) you might find it quicker to come down 53 and run into 355. 355 will run into 80 which is absolutely the easiest way to run into the Southern Suburbs. There was some construction on 355 last week, but it wasn't bad. And the section from 55 down to 80 is only about 3 years old and always moves well.
Yes, 355 south in the morning is butter. Everyone is usually heading north in the morning and traffic is typically very light.