How far is Aurora, IL from Chicago, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Aurora and Chicago is 35.06 miles (56.42 km).

Flight distance from Aurora, IL to Chicago, IL is 35.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Aurora, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 48.46 miles (77.99 km) by car.

Driving from Aurora to Chicago will take approximately 00 hours 59 minutes.

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#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois. It is located in the western part of the state. Aurora is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Aurora History Museum and the Paramount Theatre.

Population 196383
GPS Coordinates 41°45'38"N 88°19'12"W
Latitude 41.7605800
Longitude -88.3200700
Altitude 207
Country United States
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#2 Chicago

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.

Population 2677643
GPS Coordinates 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W
Latitude 41.850033
Longitude -87.6500523
Altitude 179
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Aurora and Chicago

The distance between Aurora and Chicago is 78 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 51 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Aurora and Chicago. The current time is 21:39:36.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.47 liters (1.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Aurora and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Aurora to Chicago is $6.17 (diesel $7.35).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $6.17 $7.03 $7.78 $7.35

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 17, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Aurora and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Belleville, IL to Aurora 268.02 miles (431 km)

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Driving distance from Bremen, IL to Aurora 308.67 miles (497 km)

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Driving distance from Decatur, IL to Aurora 156.21 miles (251 km)

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Driving distance from Quincy, IL to Aurora 278.4 miles (448 km)

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Driving distance from Springfield, IL to Aurora 173.97 miles (280 km)

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Driving distance from York, IL to Aurora 260.54 miles (419 km)

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Driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Aurora 40.74 miles (66 km)

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Driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Aurora 32.34 miles (52 km)

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Driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Aurora 111.03 miles (179 km)

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Driving distance from Calumet City, IL to Aurora 64.17 miles (103 km)

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Driving distance from Champaign, IL to Aurora 160.58 miles (258 km)

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