Milwaukee to North Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

49.4 miles 79.5 km · straight line
56.5 miles actual route 91 km · driving distance
1h 9min estimated drive time
$5 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
176° S bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from North Chicago?

The distance from Milwaukee to North Chicago is 49.4 miles (79.5 km) as the crow flies. North Chicago is located S of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 56.5 miles, taking about 1h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin 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. 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 Milwaukee and North Chicago. 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 Milwaukee to North Chicago

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 9min $5 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 23min $5–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & North Chicago

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 504.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM