Distance from Albuquerque to Chicago by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Albuquerque (NM) to Chicago (IL) is 1125 miles or 1810 kilometers or 977 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Albuquerque to Chicago is 1329 miles (2139 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 204 miles or 329 km.

Albuquerque to Chicago Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Chicago, IL

The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Chicago, Illinois is 1329 miles or 2139 km.
The total driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Chicago, IL is 1329 miles or 2139 kilometers. Your trip begins in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.
The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Chicago, Illinois is approximately 1329 miles (2139 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 23 to 24 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Albuquerque, NM to Chicago, IL

How long is the drive from Albuquerque, NM to Chicago, IL?
The total driving time is 23 hours, 34 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Albuquerque to Chicago take?
Albuquerque and Chicago are 23 hours 34 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 Albuquerque and Chicago

Time difference between Albuquerque (NM) and Chicago (IL) is 1 Hours.
Chicago time is 1 Hours ahead of Albuquerque.

Current local time in Albuquerque	Current local time in Chicago
2025-12-19, 05:15:40 MST	2025-12-19, 06:15:40 CST

How Far is it Between Albuquerque New Mexico, USA and Chicago Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1329 mi	2139 km	1154.1 nmi
Straight line distance	1125 mi	1810 km	977 nmi
Difference	204 mi	329 km	177 nmi

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