Distance from Chicago to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

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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.

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.

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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 Chicago	Current local time in Los Angeles
2024-12-24, 12:55:59 CST	2024-12-24, 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

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