Distance from Chicago to Lubbock by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Lubbock (TX) is 961 miles or 1546 kilometers or 834 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Lubbock is 1135 miles (1827 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 174 miles or 281 km.

Chicago to Lubbock Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Lubbock, TX

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Lubbock, Texas is 1135 miles or 1827 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Lubbock, TX is 1135 miles or 1827 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Lubbock, Texas.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Lubbock, Texas is approximately 1135 miles (1827 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 20 to 21 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Lubbock, TX

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Lubbock, TX?
The total driving time is 20 hours, 26 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Lubbock take?
Chicago and Lubbock are 20 hours 26 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 Lubbock

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Lubbock (TX) is 1 Hours.
Lubbock time is 1 Hours behind Chicago.

Current local time in Chicago	Current local time in Lubbock
2025-12-17, 04:45:22 CST	2025-12-17, 03:45:22 MST

How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Lubbock Texas, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1135 mi	1827 km	985.63 nmi
Straight line distance	961 mi	1546 km	834 nmi
Difference	174 mi	281 km	151 nmi

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