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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 124 miles / 199 kilometers / 107 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Champaign (CMI) is 135 miles / 218 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 43 minutes.

Chicago Midway 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)
  • 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 Chicago to Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Champaign?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Champaign.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Chicago to Champaign 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 Chicago to Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

Airport information

Origin 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
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