How far is Buena Vista, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Buena Vista and Chicago is 288.31 miles (463.98 km).
Flight distance from Buena Vista, IL to Chicago, IL is 288.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Buena Vista to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Buena Vista, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 338.78 miles (545.22 km) by car.
Driving from Buena Vista to Chicago will take approximately 05 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Buena Vista
Township in Schuyler County, Illinois
| Population | 1684 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°44'18"N 88°34'34"W |
| Latitude | 37.7383800 |
| Longitude | -88.5761600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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 Buena Vista and Chicago
The distance between Buena Vista and Chicago is 545 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 03 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 Buena Vista and Chicago. The current time is 13:32:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.25 liters (11.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buena Vista and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buena Vista to Chicago is $43.12 (diesel $51.4).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $43.12 | $49.16 | $54.41 | $51.4 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 04, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Buena Vista and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
