How far is Ottawa, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ottawa and Chicago is 70.79 miles (113.93 km).
Flight distance from Ottawa, IL to Chicago, IL is 70.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Ottawa to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ottawa, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 80.6 miles (129.71 km) by car.
Driving from Ottawa to Chicago will take approximately 01 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Ottawa
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 18097 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°20'44"N 88°50'33"W |
| Latitude | 41.3455900 |
| Longitude | -88.8425800 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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 Ottawa and Chicago
The distance between Ottawa and Chicago is 130 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 26 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 Ottawa and Chicago. The current time is 01:58:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.77 liters (2.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ottawa and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ottawa to Chicago is $10.26 (diesel $12.23).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $10.26 | $11.69 | $12.94 | $12.23 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ottawa and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
