Glen Ellyn to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80.7 miles 129.8 km · straight line
94 miles actual route 151.2 km · driving distance
1h 58min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Glen Ellyn from Milwaukee?

The distance from Glen Ellyn to Milwaukee is 80.7 miles (129.8 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located N of Glen Ellyn. By car, the driving distance is approximately 94 miles, taking about 1h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Glen Ellyn in Illinois and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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. 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 Glen Ellyn and Milwaukee. 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 Glen Ellyn to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 58min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 22min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 52min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glen Ellyn & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Glen Ellyn
41.88°N, 88.07°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 308.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM