North Chicago to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is North Chicago from St. Paul?

The distance from North Chicago to St. Paul is 319 miles (513.4 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NW of North Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.8 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — North Chicago in Illinois and St. Paul in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for North Chicago and St. Paul. 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.