Distance from Chicago to Joliet by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Joliet (IL) is 33 miles or 53 kilometers or 29 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Joliet is 39 miles (64 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 6 miles or 11 km.

Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Joliet, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Chicago and Joliet is 33 miles or 53 km.
The nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the nearest airport to Joliet, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

What is the average flight time from Chicago to Joliet?

Flight time from Chicago, IL to Joliet, 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 Joliet Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Joliet, IL

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Joliet, Illinois is 39 miles or 64 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Joliet, IL is 39 miles or 64 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Joliet, Illinois.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Joliet, Illinois is approximately 39 miles (64 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 0 to 1 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Joliet, IL

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Joliet, IL?
The total driving time is 0 hours, 51 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Joliet take?
Chicago and Joliet are 0 hours 51 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 Joliet

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

Current local time in ChicagoCurrent local time in Joliet
2025-12-24, 17:29:27 CST2025-12-24, 17:29:27 CST
How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Joliet Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 39 mi 64 km 33.87 nmi
Straight line distance 33 mi 53 km 29 nmi
Difference 6 mi 11 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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Joliet Details

Joliet is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 31' 3.7'' Longitude: W 88° 8' 55.9''
Latitude41.5177
Longitude-88.14885
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Joliet

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Chicago, IL and Joliet, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 1 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 1 hours 0 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 0 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 0 hours 48 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 0 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 0 hours 40 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 0 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 0 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 0 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 0 hours 30 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 0 hours 28 minutes