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 | ~43 mi | $6.11 |
| Chicago to Milwaukee | ~96 mi | $12.77 |
| Chicago to Madison | ~144 mi | $19.15 |
| Chicago to Grand Rapids | ~148 mi | $20.28 |
| Chicago to Fort Wayne | ~165 mi | $22.27 |
| Chicago to Indianapolis | ~194 mi | $26.19 |
| Chicago to Ann Arbor | ~237 mi | $32.47 |
| Chicago to Toledo | ~249 mi | $33.37 |
| Chicago to Detroit | ~280 mi | $38.36 |
| Chicago to Cincinnati | ~298 mi | $39.93 |
| Chicago to St. Louis | ~310 mi | $40.92 |
| Chicago to Louisville | ~318 mi | $42.29 |
| Chicago to Columbus | ~325 mi | $43.55 |
| Chicago to Cleveland | ~363 mi | $48.64 |
| Chicago to Des Moines | ~365 mi | $48.55 |
| Chicago to Lexington | ~369 mi | $49.08 |
| Chicago to Saint Paul | ~409 mi | $55.21 |
| Chicago to Minneapolis | ~418 mi | $56.43 |
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.