How far is Lancaster, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lancaster and Chicago is 228.44 miles (367.64 km).
Flight distance from Lancaster, IL to Chicago, IL is 228.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Lancaster to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lancaster, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 267.99 miles (431.29 km) by car.
Driving from Lancaster to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Lancaster
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1411 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°32'52"N 87°51'55"W |
| Latitude | 38.5478300 |
| Longitude | -87.8653100 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Chicago: (-87.650099,41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lancaster and Chicago
The distance between Lancaster and Chicago is 431 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 47 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 Lancaster and Chicago. The current time is 10:47:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.8 liters (9.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to Chicago is $34.11 (diesel $40.66).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $34.11 | $38.89 | $43.04 | $40.66 |
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 Lancaster and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
