How far is West Chicago, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Chicago and Chicago is 28.6 miles (46.03 km).
Flight distance from West Chicago, IL to Chicago, IL is 28.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Chicago, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 45.61 miles (73.4 km) by car.
Driving from West Chicago to Chicago will take approximately 00 hours 59 minutes.
#1 West Chicago
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26593 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°53'5"N 88°12'14"W |
| Latitude | 41.8847500 |
| Longitude | -88.2039600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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 West Chicago and Chicago
The distance between West Chicago and Chicago is 73 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 48 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 West Chicago and Chicago. The current time is 07:12:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.09 liters (1.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Chicago and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Chicago to Chicago is $5.8 (diesel $6.92).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $5.8 | $6.62 | $7.32 | $6.92 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Chicago and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
