Distance from Chicago to Queens by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Queens (NY) is 721 miles or 1160 kilometers or 626 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Queens is 805 miles (1297 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 84 miles or 137 km.

Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Queens, NY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Chicago and Queens is 721 miles or 1160 km.
The nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the nearest airport to Queens, is La Guardia Airport (LGA).

What is the average flight time from Chicago to Queens?

Flight time from Chicago, IL to Queens, NY is 1 hours 39 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Chicago to Queens Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Queens, NY

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Queens, New York is 805 miles or 1297 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Queens, NY is 805 miles or 1297 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Queens, New York.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Queens, New York is approximately 805 miles (1297 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 Queens, NY

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Queens, NY?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 1 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Queens take?
Chicago and Queens are 15 hours 1 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 Queens

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

Current local time in ChicagoCurrent local time in Queens
2025-12-19, 02:52:15 CST2025-12-19, 03:52:15 EST
How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Queens New York, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 805 mi 1297 km 699.06 nmi
Straight line distance 721 mi 1160 km 626 nmi
Difference 84 mi 137 km 73 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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Queens Details

Queens is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 45' 0'' Longitude: W 73° 52' 0''
Latitude40.75
Longitude-73.86667
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Queens

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Chicago, IL and Queens, NY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 27 hours 1 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 20 hours 15 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 18 hours 0 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 16 hours 12 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 14 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 13 hours 30 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 12 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 11 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 10 hours 7 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 32 minutes