Radius Map: Chicago, IL
Interactive radius map centered on Chicago, IL (population ≈ 2,746 · coordinates 41.8781, -87.6298). The 10-mile circle is pre-drawn — change it, add more rings, or search a different address entirely. Everything is free and runs in your browser.
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Click the map to drop a circle · drag the white center dot to move · drag the outlined edge dot to resize · up to 12 circles.
Radius rings around Chicago: area covered
How much land each standard ring includes (area = π × r²):
| Radius | Area (sq mi) | Area (acres) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 miles | 79 | 50,265 |
| 10 miles | 314 | 201,062 |
| 25 miles | 1,963 | 1,256,637 |
| 50 miles | 7,854 | 5,026,548 |
Cities near Chicago
Within 25 miles
No other major cities in our dataset sit within 25 miles of Chicago.
Within 50 miles
No other major cities in our dataset sit within 50 miles of Chicago.
Straight-line distances from Chicago center, limited to the largest cities in our dataset — smaller towns are not listed.
Distance from Chicago to major US cities
| City | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 664 mi |
| New York, NY | 711 mi |
| Dallas, TX | 805 mi |
| Houston, TX | 942 mi |
| San Antonio, TX | 1053 mi |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1452 mi |
| Seattle, WA | 1733 mi |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1742 mi |
| San Francisco, CA | 1855 mi |
Use this radius map for Chicago planning
A radius circle centered on Chicago answers a surprising range of practical questions: how far a job relocation moves you from family, which towns sit inside a reasonable commute ring, how wide a service or delivery area reaches, or what an emergency-planning buffer covers. Because the circles are straight-line distances, pair them with the miles-to-minutes guide to translate miles into realistic drive times, and remember roads — not straight lines — determine the actual trip.
Population figures from the 2020 U.S. Census; coordinates and distances are approximate (city-center based).
Frequently asked questions
›How far is Chicago, IL from me?
Type "Chicago" into the search box on the map above and the circle centers on Chicago — then compare against your own location, or use the My location button to see the distance from where you are.
›What is within 50 miles of Chicago?
The 50-mile ring around Chicago covers roughly 7,854 square miles. The table above lists the largest cities inside or near that ring with their exact straight-line distances.
›Can I draw my own radius around Chicago?
Yes — the map above is fully interactive. Change the radius, add more circles, drag the edge to fine-tune, then share the link or export a PNG / KML file.
›How many acres does a 10-mile radius around Chicago cover?
A circle with a 10-mile radius covers about 201,062 acres (314 square miles) — see the full radius-to-area table above.