How far am I from the Illinois border?
Use your location to measure the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Illinois: from outside the state, that is the way in; from inside, the calculator says so and measures to its line with Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri and Wisconsin or its coast, whichever is nearest.
How far are you from Illinois?
On a phone this uses GPS. The calculator opens with Illinois already selected and measures from your exact spot.
What borders Illinois?
Illinois borders Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri and Wisconsin. Illinois is shown in green and the states it borders in blue; click one to open its page.
- Illinois
- Neighbouring states
How far Illinois's cities are from its borders
| City | Nearest border with | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Michigan | 2 miles (3.3 km) |
| Rockford | Wisconsin | 16 miles (25 km) |
| Aurora | Michigan | 37 miles (60 km) |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point of the border, measured October 8, 2026. On the Great Lakes and along rivers the state line runs through the water. A city whose nearest edge is the coast is left out.
Questions
How far am I from the Illinois border?
Tap "Use my location" on this page. On a phone it uses GPS, and the calculator measures the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Illinois, in miles and kilometers.
What borders Illinois?
Illinois borders Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri and Wisconsin.
Is this the driving distance?
No. It is the straight-line distance (as the crow flies) to the nearest point of the state. The drive to the state line is usually longer.
What if I am already in Illinois?
The calculator says you are inside Illinois and gives the distance to its nearest edge, which can be its coast rather than a land border. It also shows how far you are from your own state's border and the country border.