Distance from Chicago to Washington by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Washington (DC) is 597 miles or 960 kilometers or 518 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Washington is 700 miles (1128 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 103 miles or 168 km.

Chicago to Washington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Chicago, IL and Washington, DC
This map shows the distance from Chicago, IL, Usa to Washington, DC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Chicago, Illinois to Washington, District of Columbia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Washington, District of Columbia is 700 miles or 1128 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC is 700 miles or 1128 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 700 miles (1128 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 11 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Washington take?
Chicago and Washington are 13 hours 11 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 Washington

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Washington (DC) is 1 Hours.
Washington time is 1 Hours ahead of Chicago.

Current local time in Chicago	Current local time in Washington
2025-12-19, 12:58:12 CST	2025-12-19, 13:58:12 EST

How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	700 mi	1128 km	607.88 nmi
Straight line distance	597 mi	960 km	518 nmi
Difference	103 mi	168 km	89 nmi

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