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Distance Between Chicago and Boulder
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.
Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Boulder, CO in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Chicago and Boulder is 926 miles or 1489 km.
The nearest airport to Chicago, is
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the nearest airport to Boulder, is
Denver International Airport (DEN).
What is the average flight time from Chicago to Boulder?
Flight time from Chicago, IL to Boulder, CO is 2 hours 7 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
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.
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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