Distance from Chicago to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Los Angeles (CA) is 1740 miles or 2799 kilometers or 1511 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Los Angeles is 2017 miles (3247 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 277 miles or 448 km.

Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Chicago and Los Angeles is 1740 miles or 2799 km.
The nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Flight time from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA is 3 hours 59 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Chicago to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA
This map shows the distance from Chicago, IL, Usa to Los Angeles, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California is 2017 miles or 3247 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA is 2017 miles or 3247 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California is approximately 2017 miles (3247 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 35 to 36 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 35 hours, 18 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Los Angeles take?
Chicago and Los Angeles are 35 hours 18 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 Los Angeles

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Los Angeles (CA) is 2 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 2 Hours behind Chicago.

Current local time in ChicagoCurrent local time in Los Angeles
2024-12-24, 12:55:59 CST2024-12-24, 10:55:59 PST
How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2017 mi 3247 km 1751.56 nmi
Straight line distance 1740 mi 2799 km 1511 nmi
Difference 277 mi 448 km 240 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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Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 67 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 50 hours 44 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 45 hours 5 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 40 hours 35 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 36 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 33 hours 49 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 31 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 28 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 27 hours 3 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 25 hours 22 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 23 hours 52 minutes