Latitude and Longitude of Chicago, USA

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About Chicago

Chicago is a major city in Illinois, United States, located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. It is known for its iconic architecture, transportation networks, and strong economic base. On this page, you can view Chicago’s exact latitude and longitude and explore its location on the map.

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Decimal Coordinates

Latitude
41.8781
Longitude
-87.6298

DMS Format

Lat (DMS)
41° 52' 41.16" N
Lng (DMS)
87° 37' 47.28" W

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Geographic Profile

Country USA
Hemisphere Northern
Coordinates 41.8781, -87.6298

Quick Facts

Hemisphere Northern
Elevation 238 m (781 ft)
Time Zone America/Chicago
UTC Offset -05:00
DST Observed Yes

Distance From Nearby Cities

Milwaukee 131.1 km Madison 196.9 km Fort Wayne 225.7 km Indianapolis 265.3 km Toledo 340.3 km

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Uses of Chicago Coordinates

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  • Software and app development
  • Travel planning
  • Location intelligence analysis

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Frequently Asked Questions

The latitude of Chicago is 41.8781. This coordinate represents how far north or south the location is from the equator, measured in degrees.
The longitude of Chicago is -87.6298. This coordinate represents how far east or west the location is from the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees.
Chicago coordinates are available in decimal degrees and DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds) formats. Both formats are widely used in GPS devices and mapping applications.
Chicago is located in USA . It lies in the Northern Hemisphere at coordinates 41.8781, -87.6298.
You can use these coordinates for GPS navigation, mapping applications, GIS software, travel planning, location-based services, and development of location-aware applications.