Distance from New York City to Chicago by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Chicago (IL) is 718 miles or 1156 kilometers or 624 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Chicago is 794 miles (1279 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 76 miles or 123 km.

New York City to Chicago Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between New York City, NY and Chicago, IL
This map shows the distance from New York City, NY, Usa to Chicago, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from New York City, New York to Chicago, Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Chicago, IL

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Chicago, Illinois is 794 miles or 1279 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Chicago, IL is 794 miles or 1279 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Chicago, Illinois is approximately 794 miles (1279 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to Chicago, IL

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Chicago, IL?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 0 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Chicago take?
New York City and Chicago are 15 hours 0 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 New York City and Chicago

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Chicago (IL) is 1 Hours.
Chicago time is 1 Hours behind New York City.

Current local time in New York City	Current local time in Chicago
2025-01-15, 11:58:39 EST	2025-01-15, 10:58:39 CST

How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Chicago Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between New York City, NY and Chicago, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	794 mi	1279 km	689.51 nmi
Straight line distance	718 mi	1156 km	624 nmi
Difference	76 mi	123 km	65 nmi

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