Distance from Chicago to Arlington by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Arlington (VA) is 594 miles or 955 kilometers or 516 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Arlington is 699 miles (1125 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 105 miles or 170 km.

Chicago to Arlington Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Arlington, VA

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Arlington, Virginia is 699 miles or 1125 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Arlington, VA is 699 miles or 1125 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Arlington, Virginia.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Arlington, Virginia is approximately 699 miles (1125 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Arlington, VA

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Arlington, VA?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 11 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Arlington take?
Chicago and Arlington are 13 hours 11 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 Arlington

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Arlington (VA) is 1 Hours.
Arlington time is 1 Hours ahead of Chicago.

Current local time in Chicago	Current local time in Arlington
2026-04-01, 04:56:02 CDT	2026-04-01, 05:56:02 EDT

How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Arlington Virginia, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	699 mi	1125 km	607.01 nmi
Straight line distance	594 mi	955 km	516 nmi
Difference	105 mi	170 km	91 nmi

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