Caledonia to Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

66 miles 106.2 km · straight line
72.5 miles actual route 116.7 km · driving distance
1h 30min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Caledonia from Chicago?

The distance from Caledonia to Chicago is 66 miles (106.2 km) as the crow flies. Chicago is located SSE of Caledonia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 72.5 miles, taking about 1h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Caledonia 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 Caledonia 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 Caledonia to Chicago

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 30min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 48min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Caledonia & Chicago

Quick Facts

Caledonia
42.81°N, 87.92°W
America/Chicago
220m 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 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 377.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM