How far is Buffalo Grove, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Buffalo Grove and Chicago is 26.2 miles (42.17 km).
Flight distance from Buffalo Grove, IL to Chicago, IL is 26.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Buffalo Grove, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 33.7 miles (54.23 km) by car.
Driving from Buffalo Grove to Chicago will take approximately 00 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Buffalo Grove
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 41496 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°9'5"N 87°57'35"W |
| Latitude | 42.1514100 |
| Longitude | -87.9597900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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 Buffalo Grove and Chicago
The distance between Buffalo Grove and Chicago is 54 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 36 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 Buffalo Grove and Chicago. The current time is 18:09:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.5 liters (1.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buffalo Grove and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buffalo Grove to Chicago is $4.29 (diesel $5.11).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $4.29 | $4.89 | $5.41 | $5.11 |
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 April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Buffalo Grove and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
