Distance from Los Angeles to Chicago by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Chicago (IL) is 1740 miles or 2799 kilometers or 1511 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Chicago is 2018 miles (3249 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 278 miles or 450 km.

Los Angeles to Chicago Flight Route Map

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

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Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Chicago, Illinois is 2018 miles or 3249 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL is 2018 miles or 3249 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Chicago, Illinois is approximately 2018 miles (3249 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 Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL?
The total driving time is 35 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Chicago take?
Los Angeles and Chicago are 35 hours 21 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 Los Angeles and Chicago

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

Current local time in Los Angeles	Current local time in Chicago
2025-03-14, 19:17:25 PDT	2025-03-14, 21:17:25 CDT

How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Chicago Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2018 mi	3249 km	1752.43 nmi
Straight line distance	1740 mi	2799 km	1511 nmi
Difference	278 mi	450 km	241 nmi

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