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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Chicago is 29.88 miles (48.08 km).

Flight distance from Lake Forest, IL to Chicago, IL is 29.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Forest, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 33.92 miles (54.6 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Forest to Chicago will take approximately 00 hours 48 minutes.

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#1 Lake Forest

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population 19379
GPS Coordinates 42°15'31"N 87°50'26"W
Latitude 42.2586300
Longitude -87.8406300
Altitude 210
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 Forest and Chicago

The distance between Lake Forest and Chicago is 55 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 36 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 Forest and Chicago. The current time is 08:23:32.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 07 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.53 liters (1.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Chicago is $4.32 (diesel $5.15).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $4.32 $4.92 $5.45 $5.15

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 November 17, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 317.75 miles (511 km)

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Driving distance from Decatur, IL to Lake Forest 204.84 miles (330 km)

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Driving distance from Quincy, IL to Lake Forest 330.9 miles (533 km)

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Driving distance from Springfield, IL to Lake Forest 222.6 miles (358 km)

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Driving distance from York, IL to Lake Forest 272.19 miles (438 km)

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Driving distance from Aurora, IL to Lake Forest 58.68 miles (94 km)

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Driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Lake Forest 40.6 miles (65 km)

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Driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Lake Forest 159.65 miles (257 km)

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Driving distance from Calumet City, IL to Lake Forest 69.7 miles (112 km)

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Driving distance from Champaign, IL to Lake Forest 172.23 miles (277 km)

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