How far is Chicago, IL, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 135 miles / 218 kilometers / 118 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Chicago (ORD) is 157 miles / 253 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 13 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 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 Champaign to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Champaign to Chicago 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 Champaign to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Champaign (CMI) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |