Joliet to North Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

56.7 miles 91.2 km · straight line
73.7 miles estimated 118.6 km · driving distance
1h 29min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Joliet from North Chicago?

The distance from Joliet to North Chicago is 56.7 miles (91.2 km) as the crow flies. North Chicago is located NNE of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 73.7 miles, taking about 1h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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. 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 Joliet 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 Joliet to North Chicago

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 29min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 47min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Joliet & North Chicago

Quick Facts

Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m 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 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 439.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients