Beloit to Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83.9 miles 135.1 km · straight line
97.2 miles actual route 156.5 km · driving distance
2h 1min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Beloit from Chicago?

The distance from Beloit to Chicago is 83.9 miles (135.1 km) as the crow flies. Chicago is located ESE of Beloit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 97.2 miles, taking about 2h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Beloit in Wisconsin and Chicago in Illinois.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Beloit and Chicago. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Beloit to Chicago

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 1min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 25min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 55min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Beloit & Chicago

Quick Facts

Beloit
42.51°N, 89.03°W
America/Chicago
229m elevation
Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 296.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM