Distance between Chicago IL and Lake Bluff IL
The distance from Chicago to Lake Bluff is 36 miles by road including 26 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 42 minutes and goes through Morton Grove, Lincolnwood, Wilmette, Highland Park, Lake Forest and North Chicago.
| Shortest distance by air | 30 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 36 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 42 min |
| Fuel amount | 1.2 gal |
| Fuel cost | 4.8 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Chicago | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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I 94 18 mi, 20 min
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| Wilmette | 18 mi | 20 min | 0.6 gal | |
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I 94 US 41 9 mi, 10 min
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| Highland Park | 27 mi | 30 min | 0.8 gal | |
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US 41 5 mi, 05 min
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| Lake Forest | 32 mi | 36 min | 1.0 gal | |
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US 41 4 mi, 05 min
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| Lake Bluff | 36 mi | 42 min | 1.1 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Chicago to Lake Bluff?
Fuel cost: 4.8 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 36 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Chicago to Lake Bluff?
Driving time: 42 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 1 min
- 6 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 5 min
- 9 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 9 min
- 17 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 20 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 2 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 1 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 1 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Chicago to Lake Bluff by land?
The distance between Chicago and Lake Bluff is 36 mi by road including 26.1 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Chicago and Lake Bluff respectively.
How far is Chicago to Lake Bluff by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Chicago and Lake Bluff is 29.8 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 Lake Bluff respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Chicago from Lake Bluff by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 min to cover the distance of 30 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 13 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 Lake Bluff?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 12 min to cover the distance of 30 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 13 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 Lake Bluff?
Where is Chicago in relation to Lake Bluff?
Chicago is located 30 mi south-east of Lake Bluff.
Chicago has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.87554, longitude -87.62442.
Lake Bluff has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.27891, longitude -87.83424.
Which highway goes from Chicago to Lake Bluff?
The route from Chicago to Lake Bluff follows I 94, US 41.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- I 90: 8 mi
- IL 176: 1 mi