Distance from Chicago to College Station by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to College Station (TX) is 912 miles or 1467 kilometers or 792 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to College Station is 1057 miles (1702 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 145 miles or 235 km.

Flight distance from Chicago, IL to College Station, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Chicago and College Station is 912 miles or 1467 km.
The nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the nearest airport to College Station, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

What is the average flight time from Chicago to College Station?

Flight time from Chicago, IL to College Station, TX is 2 hours 5 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Chicago to College Station Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Chicago, IL and College Station, TX
This map shows the distance from Chicago, IL, Usa to College Station, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Chicago, Illinois to College Station, Texas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to College Station, TX

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to College Station, Texas is 1057 miles or 1702 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to College Station, TX is 1057 miles or 1702 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in College Station, Texas.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to College Station, Texas is approximately 1057 miles (1702 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to College Station, TX

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to College Station, TX?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 30 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to College Station take?
Chicago and College Station are 19 hours 30 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 Chicago and College Station

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and College Station (TX) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in ChicagoCurrent local time in College Station
2025-12-21, 22:33:35 CST2025-12-21, 22:33:35 CST
How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and College Station Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Chicago, IL and College Station, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1057 mi 1702 km 917.9 nmi
Straight line distance 912 mi 1467 km 792 nmi
Difference 145 mi 235 km 125 nmi

Chicago Details

Chicago is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 50' 15.2'' Longitude: W 87° 40' 54.6''
Latitude41.83755
Longitude-87.68184
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Chicago

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College Station Details

College Station is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 37' 40.7'' Longitude: W 96° 20' 3.9''
Latitude30.62798
Longitude-96.33441
StateTexas
Nearest airports to College Station

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Chicago, IL and College Station, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 35 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 26 hours 35 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 23 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 21 hours 16 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 19 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 17 hours 43 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 16 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 17 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 30 minutes