Distance from Chicago to Columbus by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Columbus (OH) is 277 miles or 446 kilometers or 241 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Columbus is 358 miles (577 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 81 miles or 131 km.

Chicago to Columbus Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Columbus, OH

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Columbus, Ohio is 358 miles or 577 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Columbus, OH is 358 miles or 577 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Columbus, Ohio.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Columbus, Ohio is approximately 358 miles (577 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Columbus, OH

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Columbus, OH?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 50 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Columbus take?
Chicago and Columbus are 6 hours 50 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 Columbus

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Columbus (OH) is 1 Hours.
Columbus time is 1 Hours ahead of Chicago.

Current local time in Chicago	Current local time in Columbus
2025-12-05, 00:59:37 CST	2025-12-05, 01:59:37 EST

How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Columbus Ohio, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	358 mi	577 km	310.89 nmi
Straight line distance	277 mi	446 km	241 nmi
Difference	81 mi	131 km	69 nmi

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