Buffalo Grove to Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

25.4 miles 40.8 km · straight line
28.2 miles actual route 45.4 km · driving distance
45min estimated drive time
$3 - $3 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
138° SE bearing direction

How far is Buffalo Grove from Chicago?

The distance from Buffalo Grove to Chicago is 25.4 miles (40.8 km) as the crow flies. Chicago is located SE of Buffalo Grove. By car, the driving distance is approximately 28.2 miles, taking about 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove to Chicago

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 45min $3 - $3 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo Grove & Chicago

Quick Facts

Buffalo Grove
42.15°N, 87.96°W
America/Chicago
207m 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 8 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 982.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM