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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 15 miles / 25 kilometers / 13 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Chicago (MDW) is 22 miles / 36 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 15.443 miles
  • 24.852 kilometers
  • 13.419 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
  • 15.445 miles
  • 24.856 kilometers
  • 13.421 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Chicago to Chicago generates about 27 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 27 kilograms equals 60 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

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 Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W