How far is Bloomington, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bloomington and Chicago is 117.43 miles (188.98 km).
Flight distance from Bloomington, IL to Chicago, IL is 117.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Bloomington to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 131.89 miles (212.26 km) by car.
Driving from Bloomington to Chicago will take approximately 02 hours 11 minutes.
#1 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. It is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in central Illinois. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean County Museum of History and the Illinois Wesleyan University campus.
| Population | 77132 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°29'3"N 88°59'37"W |
| Latitude | 40.4842000 |
| Longitude | -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.
| Population | 2677643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W |
| Latitude | 41.850033 |
| Longitude | -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Chicago: (-87.650099,41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bloomington and Chicago
The distance between Bloomington and Chicago is 212 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 21 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Bloomington and Chicago. The current time is 21:43:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.62 liters (4.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bloomington and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bloomington to Chicago is $16.79 (diesel $20.01).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $16.79 | $19.14 | $21.18 | $20.01 |
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The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bloomington and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
