La Porte, Indiana to North Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

76.2 miles 122.7 km · straight line
95.3 miles estimated 153.4 km · driving distance
1h 55min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
311° NW bearing direction

How far is La Porte, Indiana from North Chicago?

The distance from La Porte, Indiana to North Chicago is 76.2 miles (122.7 km) as the crow flies. North Chicago is located NW of La Porte, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 95.3 miles, taking about 1h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — La Porte, Indiana in Indiana and North 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. 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 La Porte, Indiana 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 La Porte, Indiana to North Chicago

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 55min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 18min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 49min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Porte, Indiana & North Chicago

Quick Facts

La Porte, Indiana
41.61°N, 86.71°W
America/Chicago
249m 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 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 326.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients