Halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee
The fairest meeting point, by actual drive time — not a straight line on a map.
Only 2 min difference between the two drives.
Plan your exact meetup on CenterOf →Places to meet near Gurnee, IL
Sweet Honey Cafe Gurnee
cafe
5.048 mins / 48 minsDestino Ristorante
restaurant
4.948 mins / 48 minsshawarma king #1
restaurant
4.749 mins / 49 minsRiverside Cafe
restaurant
4.648 mins / 49 minsStevens'
restaurant
4.549 mins / 49 minsAHA Sushi
restaurant
4.448 mins / 49 minsGowe Memorial Park
park
4.449 mins / 51 minsMeat n' Melt Gurnee
restaurant
4.348 mins / 49 mins
Frequently asked questions
How is the halfway point between Chicago and Milwaukee calculated?
We don't just average the two cities' coordinates on a map. We find the point along the real driving route where both of you have spent the same amount of time behind the wheel, then look for a real town there — so the split stays fair even when one direction has more highway than the other.
What's a good place to meet between Chicago and Milwaukee?
Gurnee, IL sits close to the fair midpoint by drive time, with real restaurants, cafes, bars, and parks nearby — see the list below.
How long is the drive from Chicago and from Milwaukee?
From Chicago, IL, it's about 51 min. From Milwaukee, WI, it's about 49 min — a difference of 2 min.
Is Gurnee, IL the only option?
No — the list below has 8 nearby spots. Head to CenterOf to fine-tune the search for your exact addresses and travel mode.