Illinois
Road trips from Chicago
Regular unleaded around Chicago runs close to $3.55 per gallon on our Illinois baseline ($3.95 for diesel). Pick a destination below for a full fuel, stop, and toll breakdown.
Drives from Chicago
| Destination | Distance | Fuel at 25 MPG |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Aurora | ~47 mi | $6.67 |
| Chicago to Milwaukee | ~101 mi | $13.43 |
| Chicago to Madison | ~152 mi | $20.22 |
| Chicago to Grand Rapids | ~155 mi | $21.23 |
| Chicago to Fort Wayne | ~174 mi | $23.49 |
| Chicago to Indianapolis | ~196 mi | $26.46 |
| Chicago to Ann Arbor | ~239 mi | $32.74 |
| Chicago to Toledo | ~252 mi | $33.77 |
| Chicago to Traverse City | ~266 mi | $36.44 |
| Chicago to Detroit | ~282 mi | $38.63 |
| Chicago to Cincinnati | ~300 mi | $40.20 |
| Chicago to St. Louis | ~312 mi | $41.18 |
| Chicago to Louisville | ~320 mi | $42.56 |
| Chicago to Columbus | ~328 mi | $43.95 |
| Chicago to Cleveland | ~366 mi | $49.04 |
| Chicago to Des Moines | ~369 mi | $49.08 |
| Chicago to Lexington | ~372 mi | $49.48 |
| Chicago to Saint Paul | ~413 mi | $55.75 |
Distances are straight-line miles adjusted by a typical highway factor; the trip pages use routed waypoints for a closer figure.
Fuel figures on this page are modelled estimates built from published EPA combined MPG ratings and curated regional pump-price baselines. They are not live station quotes — always confirm the price at the pump before you travel.