North Chicago to Springfield, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

267.5 miles 430.5 km · straight line
334.4 miles estimated 538.1 km · driving distance
6h 44min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

How far is North Chicago from Springfield, Ohio?

The distance from North Chicago to Springfield, Ohio is 267.5 miles (430.5 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Ohio is located SE of North Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 334.4 miles, taking about 6h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — North Chicago in Illinois and Springfield, Ohio in Ohio.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for North Chicago and Springfield, Ohio. 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 North Chicago to Springfield, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 44min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 5min $27–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 24min $40–$117* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Chicago & Springfield, Ohio

Quick Facts

North Chicago
42.33°N, 87.84°W
America/Chicago
201m elevation
Springfield, Ohio
39.92°N, 83.81°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 89 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 93.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients