Chicago GPS Coordinates

The GPS coordinates of Chicago, United States are 41.8781, -87.6298 (latitude, longitude). Below you'll find the same position in every common coordinate format, ready to copy or open in your favorite map.

Coordinate Formats

Decimal Degrees (DD)
41.8781, -87.6298
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)
41°52'41.2"N, 87°37'47.3"W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)
41°52.686'N, 87°37.788'W
UTM (WGS84)
16T 447742 4636434

Location Facts

Country / Region
United States
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Hemisphere
Northern · Western
UTM Zone
16T

Distances to Nearby Major Cities

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the GPS coordinates of Chicago?

The GPS coordinates of Chicago are 41.8781, -87.6298 — that is latitude 41.8781 and longitude -87.6298 in decimal degrees (WGS84).

How do I enter these coordinates in Google Maps?

Paste "41.8781, -87.6298" into the Google Maps search box, or use the "Open in Google Maps" button above — the map will drop a pin exactly on Chicago.

Which point in Chicago do these coordinates mark?

They mark a conventional city-center reference point. A city spans many kilometers, so any address inside Chicago has its own slightly different coordinates — use our tools to look up an exact spot.