How far is Chester, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Chicago is 295.32 miles (475.28 km).
Flight distance from Chester, IL to Chicago, IL is 295.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Chester to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 345.37 miles (555.83 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Chicago will take approximately 05 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Chester
City in Illinois
| Population | 8145 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°54'49"N 89°49'19"W |
| Latitude | 37.9136600 |
| Longitude | -89.8220500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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 Chester and Chicago
The distance between Chester and Chicago is 556 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 10 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 Chester and Chicago. The current time is 09:58:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 46.13 liters (12.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Chicago is $43.96 (diesel $52.4).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $43.96 | $50.11 | $55.46 | $52.4 |
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 April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chester and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
