Distance between Chicago IL and Milwaukee WI

The distance from Chicago to Milwaukee is 91 miles by road including 72 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes and goes through Morton Grove, Lincolnwood, Wilmette, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and North Chicago.

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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Chicago 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 94 18 mi, 20 min
Wilmette 18 mi 0:20 20 min 0.6 gal
I 94 US 41 9 mi, 10 min
Highland Park 27 mi 0:30 30 min 0.8 gal
US 41 5 mi, 05 min
Lake Forest 32 mi 0:36 36 min 1.0 gal
US 41 4 mi, 04 min
North Chicago 35 mi 0:40 40 min 1.1 gal
US 41 6 mi, 07 min
Gurnee 42 mi 0:48 48 min 1.3 gal
US 41 9 mi, 09 min
Pleasant Prairie 52 mi 0:57 57 min 1.7 gal
I 41 13 mi, 11 min
Mount Pleasant 65 mi 1:09 1 h 09 min 2.1 gal
I 41 6 mi, 05 min
Caledonia 70 mi 1:14 1 h 14 min 2.3 gal
I 41 I 94 20 mi, 20 min
Milwaukee 91 mi 1:35 1 h 35 min 2.9 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Chicago 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 94 18 mi, 20 min
Wilmette 18 mi 0:20 20 min 0.6 gal
I 94 US 41 9 mi, 10 min
Highland Park 27 mi 0:30 30 min 0.8 gal
US 41 5 mi, 05 min
Lake Forest 32 mi 0:36 36 min 1.0 gal
US 41 4 mi, 04 min
North Chicago 35 mi 0:40 40 min 1.1 gal
US 41 3 mi, 03 min
Park City 39 mi 0:43 43 min 1.3 gal
US 41 4 mi, 04 min
Gurnee 42 mi 0:48 48 min 1.3 gal
US 41 9 mi, 09 min
Pleasant Prairie 52 mi 0:57 57 min 1.7 gal
I 41 13 mi, 11 min
Mount Pleasant 65 mi 1:09 1 h 09 min 2.1 gal
I 41 6 mi, 05 min
Caledonia 70 mi 1:14 1 h 14 min 2.3 gal
I 41 7 mi, 06 min
Oak Creek 77 mi 1:21 1 h 21 min 2.5 gal
I 41 I 94 13 mi, 14 min
Milwaukee 91 mi 1:35 1 h 35 min 2.9 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Chicago to Milwaukee?

Fuel cost: 15.9 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 90.7 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.40 mpg) * (Fuel price 5.17 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Chicago to Milwaukee?

Driving time: 1 h 35 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 27 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 24 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 2 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 4 min
  • 6 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 5 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 4 min
  • 17 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 18 min
  • 3 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 3 min
  • 25 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 29 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 2 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Chicago to Milwaukee by land?

The distance between Chicago and Milwaukee is 90.7 mi by road including 72.1 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Chicago and Milwaukee respectively.

How far is Chicago to Milwaukee by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Chicago and Milwaukee is 81.4 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Chicago and Milwaukee respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Chicago from Milwaukee by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 9 min to cover the distance of 81 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 35 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Chicago to Milwaukee?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 32 min to cover the distance of 81 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 37 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee?

The halfway point between Chicago and Milwaukee is Gurnee. It is located about 4 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Gurnee to Chicago is 42 mi and driving will take about 48 min. The road between Gurnee and Milwaukee has length 48 mi and will take approximately 47 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Pleasant Prairie is in 52 mi from Chicago and 39 mi from Milwaukee
  • Park City is in 39 mi from Chicago and 52 mi from Milwaukee
  • North Chicago is in 35 mi from Chicago and 55 mi from Milwaukee

Where is Chicago in relation to Milwaukee?

Chicago is located 81 mi south of Milwaukee.

Chicago has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.87554, longitude -87.62442.

Milwaukee has geographic coordinates: latitude 43.03499, longitude -87.9225.

Which highway goes from Chicago to Milwaukee?

The route from Chicago to Milwaukee follows US 41, I 94, I 41.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 90: 8 mi
  • I 43: 5 mi
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