North Chicago to West Bend: Road Trip Guide & Distance

77.9 miles 125.4 km · straight line
97.4 miles estimated 156.8 km · driving distance
1h 58min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
347° NNW bearing direction

How far is North Chicago from West Bend?

The distance from North Chicago to West Bend is 77.9 miles (125.4 km) as the crow flies. West Bend is located NNW of North Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 97.4 miles, taking about 1h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — North Chicago in Illinois and West Bend in Wisconsin.

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. 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. 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 West Bend. 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 West Bend

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 58min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 22min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 52min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Chicago & West Bend

Quick Facts

North Chicago
42.33°N, 87.84°W
America/Chicago
201m elevation
West Bend
43.43°N, 88.18°W
America/Chicago
273m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 319.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients