Distance from Chicago to San Diego by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to San Diego (CA) is 1729 miles or 2782 kilometers or 1501 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to San Diego is 2079 miles (3347 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 350 miles or 565 km.

Chicago to San Diego Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to San Diego, California is 2079 miles or 3347 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA is 2079 miles or 3347 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in San Diego, California.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to San Diego, California is approximately 2079 miles (3347 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 36 to 37 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA?
The total driving time is 36 hours, 26 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to San Diego take?
Chicago and San Diego are 36 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 San Diego

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and San Diego (CA) is 2 Hours.
San Diego time is 2 Hours behind Chicago.

Current local time in Chicago	Current local time in San Diego
2025-12-19, 19:43:50 CST	2025-12-19, 17:43:50 PST

How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and San Diego California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2079 mi	3347 km	1805.4 nmi
Straight line distance	1729 mi	2782 km	1501 nmi
Difference	350 mi	565 km	304 nmi

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