Distance from Chicago to Brooklyn by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Brooklyn (NY) is 718 miles or 1155 kilometers or 624 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Brooklyn is 805 miles (1297 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 87 miles or 142 km.

Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Brooklyn, NY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Chicago and Brooklyn is 718 miles or 1155 km.
The nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the nearest airport to Brooklyn, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

What is the average flight time from Chicago to Brooklyn?

Flight time from Chicago, IL to Brooklyn, NY is 1 hours 39 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Chicago to Brooklyn Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Brooklyn, NY

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Brooklyn, New York is 805 miles or 1297 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Brooklyn, NY is 805 miles or 1297 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Brooklyn, New York.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Brooklyn, New York is approximately 805 miles (1297 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Brooklyn, NY

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Brooklyn, NY?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 8 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Brooklyn take?
Chicago and Brooklyn are 15 hours 8 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 Brooklyn

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Brooklyn (NY) is 1 Hours.
Brooklyn time is 1 Hours ahead of Chicago.

Current local time in ChicagoCurrent local time in Brooklyn
2025-12-15, 16:45:16 CST2025-12-15, 17:45:16 EST
How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Brooklyn New York, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 805 mi 1297 km 699.06 nmi
Straight line distance 718 mi 1155 km 624 nmi
Difference 87 mi 142 km 75 nmi

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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Brooklyn Details

Brooklyn is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 37' 29'' Longitude: W 73° 57' 8''
Latitude40.62472
Longitude-73.95222
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Brooklyn

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Chicago, IL and Brooklyn, NY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 27 hours 1 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 20 hours 15 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 18 hours 0 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 16 hours 12 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 14 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 13 hours 30 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 12 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 11 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 10 hours 7 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 32 minutes