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

The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Thornton (Township) (IL) is 17 miles or 28 kilometers or 15 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Thornton (Township) is 24 miles (40 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 7 miles or 12 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Chicago and Thornton (Township) is 17 miles or 28 km.
The nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the nearest airport to Thornton (Township), is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

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

Flight time from Chicago, IL to Thornton (Township), IL is 0 hours 2 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Chicago to Thornton (Township) Flight Route Map

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

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

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Thornton (Township), Illinois is 24 miles or 40 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Thornton (Township), IL is 24 miles or 40 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Thornton (Township), Illinois.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Thornton (Township), Illinois is approximately 24 miles (40 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 Thornton (Township), IL

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Thornton (Township), IL?
The total driving time is 0 hours, 35 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Thornton (Township) take?
Chicago and Thornton (Township) are 0 hours 35 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 Thornton (Township)

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

Current local time in ChicagoCurrent local time in Thornton (Township)
2025-12-19, 21:14:20 CST2025-12-19, 21:14:20 CST
How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Thornton (Township) Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 24 mi 40 km 20.84 nmi
Straight line distance 17 mi 28 km 15 nmi
Difference 7 mi 12 km 5 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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Thornton (Township) Details

Thornton (Township) is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 36' 4.6'' Longitude: W 87° 36' 1.2''
Latitude41.60127
Longitude-87.60032
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Thornton (Township)

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Chicago, IL and Thornton (Township), IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 0 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 0 hours 37 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 0 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 0 hours 30 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 0 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 0 hours 25 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 0 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 0 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 0 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 0 hours 18 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 0 hours 17 minutes