Distance from Chicago to Chico by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Chico (CA) is 1781 miles or 2867 kilometers or 1547 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Chico is 2077 miles (3344 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 296 miles or 477 km.

Chicago to Chico Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Chico, CA

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Chico, California is 2077 miles or 3344 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Chico, CA is 2077 miles or 3344 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Chico, California.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Chico, California is approximately 2077 miles (3344 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 36 to 37 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Chico, CA

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Chico, CA?
The total driving time is 36 hours, 2 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Chico take?
Chicago and Chico are 36 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 Chico

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Chico (CA) is 1 Hours.
Chico time is 1 Hours behind Chicago.

Current local time in Chicago	Current local time in Chico
2025-12-19, 21:15:22 CST	2025-12-19, 20:15:22 MST

How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Chico California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2077 mi	3344 km	1803.67 nmi
Straight line distance	1781 mi	2867 km	1547 nmi
Difference	296 mi	477 km	256 nmi

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