Flight Time from Chicago to Oak Lawn
The flight from Chicago to Oak Lawn covers about 11 mi and takes roughly 31 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
31 min
Nonstop flight
11 mi
Straight-line
16 mi
By road
31 min
Flight time
Chicago and Oak Lawn are about 11 mi (18 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 16 mi (25 km), a drive of about 38 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 31 min.
| Straight-line distance | 11 mi / 18 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 16 mi / 25 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 38 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 31 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $2 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 41.780, -87.704 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Chicago to Oak Lawn is about 11 mi (18 km) in a straight line, and roughly 16 mi (25 km) by road.