Calumet City to North Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

51.6 miles 83 km · straight line
67 miles estimated 107.9 km · driving distance
1h 21min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
342° NNW bearing direction

How far is Calumet City from North Chicago?

The distance from Calumet City to North Chicago is 51.6 miles (83 km) as the crow flies. North Chicago is located NNW of Calumet City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 67 miles, taking about 1h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Calumet City and North Chicago. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Calumet City to North Chicago

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 21min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 37min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Calumet City & North Chicago

Quick Facts

Calumet City
41.62°N, 87.53°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
North Chicago
42.33°N, 87.84°W
America/Chicago
201m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 482.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients