Green Bay to North Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

151.8 miles 244.3 km · straight line
189.8 miles estimated 305.4 km · driving distance
3h 49min estimated drive time
$18 - $22 estimated fuel cost
~48min flight time
177° S bearing direction

How far is Green Bay from North Chicago?

The distance from Green Bay to North Chicago is 151.8 miles (244.3 km) as the crow flies. North Chicago is located S of Green Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 189.8 miles, taking about 3h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 48min. Both are located in United States — Green Bay in Wisconsin and North Chicago in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Green Bay 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 Green Bay to North Chicago

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 49min $18 - $22 Flexible stops
Fly ~48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 35min $15–$28* Budget
Train ~3h 38min $23–$66* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Green Bay & North Chicago

Quick Facts

Green Bay
44.52°N, 88.02°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 51 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 164 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients