How far is Salem, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salem and Chicago is 232.93 miles (374.87 km).
Flight distance from Salem, IL to Chicago, IL is 232.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Salem to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salem, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 254.6 miles (409.74 km) by car.
Driving from Salem to Chicago will take approximately 03 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Salem
City in Illinois
| Population | 6952 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°37'37"N 88°56'44"W |
| Latitude | 38.6269900 |
| Longitude | -88.9456200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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 Salem and Chicago
The distance between Salem and Chicago is 410 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 33 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 Salem and Chicago. The current time is 07:37:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.01 liters (8.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Chicago is $32.41 (diesel $38.63).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $32.41 | $36.94 | $40.89 | $38.63 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
