Distance from Chicago to Boulder by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Boulder (CO) is 926 miles or 1489 kilometers or 804 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Boulder is 1019 miles (1640 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 93 miles or 151 km.

Chicago to Boulder Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Boulder, CO

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Boulder, Colorado is 1019 miles or 1640 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Boulder, CO is 1019 miles or 1640 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Boulder, Colorado.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Boulder, Colorado is approximately 1019 miles (1640 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 18 to 19 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Boulder, CO

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Boulder, CO?
The total driving time is 18 hours, 2 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Boulder take?
Chicago and Boulder are 18 hours 2 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 Boulder

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Boulder (CO) is 1 Hours.
Boulder time is 1 Hours behind Chicago.

Current local time in Chicago	Current local time in Boulder
2025-12-19, 12:59:06 CST	2025-12-19, 11:59:06 MST

How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Boulder Colorado, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1019 mi	1640 km	884.9 nmi
Straight line distance	926 mi	1489 km	804 nmi
Difference	93 mi	151 km	80 nmi

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