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Distance Between Boston and Chicago
The flight distance from Boston (MA) to Chicago (IL) is 852 miles or 1371 kilometers or 740 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Boston to Chicago is 991 miles (1595 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 139 miles or 224 km.
Flight distance from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Boston and Chicago is 852 miles or 1371 km.
The nearest airport to Boston, is
Logan International Airport (BOS) and the nearest airport to Chicago, is
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
What is the average flight time from Boston to Chicago?
Flight time from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL is 1 hours 57 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
Boston to Chicago Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between Boston, MA and Chicago, IL
This map shows the distance from Boston, MA, Usa to Chicago, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map.
Flight route map from
Boston, Massachusetts to
Chicago, Illinois is displayed below.
Driving distance from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL
The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Chicago, Illinois is 991 miles or 1595 km.
The total driving distance from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL is 991 miles or 1595 kilometers. Your trip begins in Boston, Massachusetts. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.
The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Chicago, Illinois is approximately 991 miles (1595 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 18 to 19 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL
How long is the drive from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL?
The total driving time is 18 hours, 40 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Boston to Chicago take?
Boston and Chicago are 18 hours 40 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.
Time Difference between Boston and Chicago
Time difference between Boston (MA) and Chicago (IL) is 1 Hours.
Chicago time is 1 Hours behind Boston.
| Current local time in Boston | Current local time in Chicago |
| 2025-12-22, 04:37:40 EST | 2025-12-22, 03:37:40 CST |
How Far is it Between Boston Massachusetts, USA and Chicago Illinois, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between Boston, MA and Chicago, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type |
Miles |
Kilometers |
Nautical miles |
| Driving distance |
991 mi |
1595 km |
860.58 nmi |
| Straight line distance |
852 mi |
1371 km |
740 nmi |
| Difference |
139 mi |
224 km |
120 nmi |
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