Distance from Chicago to New York City by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to New York City (NY) is 718 miles or 1156 kilometers or 624 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to New York City is 802 miles (1292 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 84 miles or 136 km.

Chicago to New York City Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to New York City, NY

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to New York City, New York is 802 miles or 1292 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to New York City, NY is 802 miles or 1292 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in New York City, New York.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to New York City, New York is approximately 802 miles (1292 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 New York City, NY

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to New York City, NY?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 6 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to New York City take?
Chicago and New York City are 15 hours 6 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 New York City

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

Current local time in Chicago	Current local time in New York City
2026-03-31, 22:37:30 CDT	2026-03-31, 23:37:30 EDT

How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and New York City New York, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	802 mi	1292 km	696.46 nmi
Straight line distance	718 mi	1156 km	624 nmi
Difference	84 mi	136 km	72 nmi

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