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How far is Champaign, IL, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 135 miles / 218 kilometers / 118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Champaign (CMI) is 158 miles / 255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 7 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Champaign

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Champaign. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 135.244 miles
  • 217.655 kilometers
  • 117.524 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 135.405 miles
  • 217.914 kilometers
  • 117.664 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Champaign?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Champaign.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Chicago to Champaign generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Champaign (CMI)

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