Distance from Philadelphia to Chicago by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to Chicago (IL) is 666 miles or 1072 kilometers or 579 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to Chicago is 759 miles (1222 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 93 miles or 150 km.

Flight distance from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Philadelphia and Chicago is 666 miles or 1072 km.
The nearest airport to Philadelphia, is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and the nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

What is the average flight time from Philadelphia to Chicago?

Flight time from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL is 1 hours 31 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Philadelphia to Chicago Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Chicago, Illinois is 759 miles or 1222 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL is 759 miles or 1222 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Chicago, Illinois is approximately 759 miles (1222 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 14 to 15 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL?
The total driving time is 14 hours, 0 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to Chicago take?
Philadelphia and Chicago are 14 hours 0 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 Philadelphia and Chicago

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and Chicago (IL) is 1 Hours.
Chicago time is 1 Hours behind Philadelphia.

Current local time in PhiladelphiaCurrent local time in Chicago
2024-12-25, 03:03:59 EST2024-12-25, 02:03:59 CST
How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and Chicago Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 759 mi 1222 km 659.12 nmi
Straight line distance 666 mi 1072 km 579 nmi
Difference 93 mi 150 km 80 nmi

Philadelphia Details

Philadelphia is located in Pennsylvania, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 57' 8.4'' Longitude: W 75° 9' 49.6''
Latitude39.95234
Longitude-75.16379
StatePennsylvania
Nearest airports to Philadelphia

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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Philadelphia, PA and Chicago, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 25 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 19 hours 5 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 16 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 16 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 13 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 12 hours 43 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 11 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 32 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 59 minutes