How far is Chicago, IL, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 124 miles / 199 kilometers / 107 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Chicago (MDW) is 135 miles / 217 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 42 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 123.638 miles
- 198.976 kilometers
- 107.438 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- 123.774 miles
- 199.194 kilometers
- 107.556 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 Champaign to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Champaign to Chicago generates about 43 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 43 kilograms equals 95 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | University of Illinois Willard Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Champaign, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMI |
| ICAO Code: | KCMI |
| Coordinates: | 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |