How far is Chicago, IL from Bloomington, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chicago and Bloomington is 117.43 miles (188.98 km).
Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IL is 117.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Chicago to Bloomington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois is: 136.08 miles (219 km) by car.
Driving from Chicago to Bloomington will take approximately 02 hours 13 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. It is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in central Illinois. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean County Museum of History and the Illinois Wesleyan University campus.
| Population | 77132 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°29'3"N 88°59'37"W |
| Latitude | 40.4842000 |
| Longitude | -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bloomington: North East Street (-88.993738,40.484193)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chicago and Bloomington
The distance between Chicago and Bloomington is 219 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 25 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 Chicago and Bloomington. The current time is 09:13:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.18 liters (4.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chicago and Bloomington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chicago to Bloomington is $17.32 (diesel $20.65).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $17.32 | $19.75 | $21.85 | $20.65 |
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The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chicago and Bloomington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
