Milwaukee to North Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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.
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Quick Facts
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