Distance from Chicago to Elgin (Township) by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Elgin (Township) (IL) is 36 miles or 57 kilometers or 31 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Elgin (Township) is 41 miles (66 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 5 miles or 9 km.

Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Elgin (Township), IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Chicago and Elgin (Township) is 36 miles or 57 km.
The nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the nearest airport to Elgin (Township), is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

What is the average flight time from Chicago to Elgin (Township)?

Flight time from Chicago, IL to Elgin (Township), IL is 0 hours 4 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Chicago to Elgin (Township) Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Chicago, IL and Elgin (Township), IL
This map shows the distance from Chicago, IL, Usa to Elgin (Township), IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Chicago, Illinois to Elgin (Township), Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Elgin (Township), IL

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Elgin (Township), Illinois is 41 miles or 66 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Elgin (Township), IL is 41 miles or 66 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Elgin (Township), Illinois.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Elgin (Township), Illinois is approximately 41 miles (66 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 1 to 2 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Elgin (Township), IL

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Elgin (Township), IL?
The total driving time is 1 hours, 4 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Elgin (Township) take?
Chicago and Elgin (Township) are 1 hours 4 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Chicago and Elgin (Township)

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Elgin (Township) (IL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in ChicagoCurrent local time in Elgin (Township)
2025-12-19, 03:30:08 CST2025-12-19, 03:30:08 CST
How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Elgin (Township) Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Chicago, IL and Elgin (Township), IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 41 mi 66 km 35.6 nmi
Straight line distance 36 mi 57 km 31 nmi
Difference 5 mi 9 km 4 nmi

Chicago Details

Chicago is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 50' 15.2'' Longitude: W 87° 40' 54.6''
Latitude41.83755
Longitude-87.68184
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Chicago

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Elgin (Township) Details

Elgin (Township) is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 1' 34'' Longitude: W 88° 19' 5.6''
Latitude42.0261
Longitude-88.31822
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Elgin (Township)

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Chicago, IL and Elgin (Township), IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 1 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 1 hours 1 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 0 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 0 hours 49 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 0 hours 45 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 0 hours 41 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 0 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 0 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 0 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 0 hours 30 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 0 hours 29 minutes