North Chicago to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is North Chicago from Waukegan?

The distance from North Chicago to Waukegan is 2.6 miles (4.2 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located N of North Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 3.4 miles, taking about 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 30min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 North Chicago and Waukegan. 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.