How far is Lake Bluff, IL from Chicago, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Bluff and Chicago is 31.1 miles (50.05 km).

Flight distance from Lake Bluff, IL to Chicago, IL is 31.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Bluff, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 36.81 miles (59.25 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Bluff to Chicago will take approximately 00 hours 52 minutes.

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#1 Lake Bluff

Village in Illinois

Population 5524
GPS Coordinates 42°16'44"N 87°50'3"W
Latitude 42.2789100
Longitude -87.8342400
Altitude 201
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 Lake Bluff and Chicago

The distance between Lake Bluff and Chicago is 59 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 39 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 Lake Bluff and Chicago. The current time is 04:29:08.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.92 liters (1.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Bluff and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Bluff to Chicago is $4.69 (diesel $5.59).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $4.69 $5.34 $5.91 $5.59

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Bluff 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 Bremen, IL to Lake Bluff 361.23 miles (581 km)

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Driving distance from Springfield, IL to Lake Bluff 225.56 miles (363 km)

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Driving distance from York, IL to Lake Bluff 270.58 miles (435 km)

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Driving distance from Aurora, IL to Lake Bluff 61.65 miles (99 km)

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Driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Lake Bluff 43.57 miles (70 km)

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Driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Lake Bluff 159.39 miles (257 km)

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Driving distance from Champaign, IL to Lake Bluff 175.19 miles (282 km)

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Driving distance from Cicero, IL to Lake Bluff 45.21 miles (73 km)

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Driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Lake Bluff 23.71 miles (38 km)

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Driving distance from Elgin, IL to Lake Bluff 43.31 miles (70 km)

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Driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Lake Bluff 30.47 miles (49 km)

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