Distance from Chicago to Plano by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Plano (TX) is 784 miles or 1262 kilometers or 681 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Plano is 901 miles (1451 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 117 miles or 189 km.

Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Plano, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Chicago and Plano is 784 miles or 1262 km.
The nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the nearest airport to Plano, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

What is the average flight time from Chicago to Plano?

Flight time from Chicago, IL to Plano, TX is 1 hours 48 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Chicago to Plano Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Plano, TX

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Plano, Texas is 901 miles or 1451 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Plano, TX is 901 miles or 1451 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Plano, Texas.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Plano, Texas is approximately 901 miles (1451 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 16 to 17 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Plano, TX

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Plano, TX?
The total driving time is 16 hours, 52 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Plano take?
Chicago and Plano are 16 hours 52 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 Plano

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Plano (TX) is 1 Hours.
Plano time is 1 Hours ahead of Chicago.

Current local time in ChicagoCurrent local time in Plano
2025-12-21, 07:34:24 CST2025-12-21, 08:34:24 EST
How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Plano Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 901 mi 1451 km 782.43 nmi
Straight line distance 784 mi 1262 km 681 nmi
Difference 117 mi 189 km 101 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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Plano Details

Plano is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 3' 2.8'' Longitude: W 96° 44' 52.6''
Latitude33.05077
Longitude-96.74794
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Plano

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Chicago, IL and Plano, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 30 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 22 hours 40 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 20 hours 9 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 18 hours 8 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 16 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 15 hours 6 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 13 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 12 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 12 hours 5 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 11 hours 20 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 10 hours 40 minutes