Distance from Colorado Springs to Chicago by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Colorado Springs (CO) to Chicago (IL) is 925 miles or 1488 kilometers or 803 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Colorado Springs to Chicago is 1075 miles (1731 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 150 miles or 243 km.

Flight distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Chicago, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Colorado Springs and Chicago is 925 miles or 1488 km.
The nearest airport to Colorado Springs, is Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

What is the average flight time from Colorado Springs to Chicago?

Flight time from Colorado Springs, CO to Chicago, IL is 2 hours 7 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Colorado Springs to Chicago Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Chicago, IL

The driving distance from Colorado Springs, Colorado to Chicago, Illinois is 1075 miles or 1731 km.
The total driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Chicago, IL is 1075 miles or 1731 kilometers. Your trip begins in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, Colorado to Chicago, Illinois is approximately 1075 miles (1731 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 18 to 19 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Colorado Springs, CO to Chicago, IL

How long is the drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Chicago, IL?
The total driving time is 18 hours, 56 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Colorado Springs to Chicago take?
Colorado Springs and Chicago are 18 hours 56 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 Colorado Springs and Chicago

Time difference between Colorado Springs (CO) and Chicago (IL) is 1 Hours.
Chicago time is 1 Hours ahead of Colorado Springs.

Current local time in Colorado SpringsCurrent local time in Chicago
2025-12-14, 08:30:19 MST2025-12-14, 09:30:19 CST
How Far is it Between Colorado Springs Colorado, USA and Chicago Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1075 mi 1731 km 933.53 nmi
Straight line distance 925 mi 1488 km 803 nmi
Difference 150 mi 243 km 130 nmi

Colorado Springs Details

Colorado Springs is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 50' 2'' Longitude: W 104° 49' 16.9''
Latitude38.83388
Longitude-104.82136
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Colorado Springs

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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Colorado Springs, CO and Chicago, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 36 hours 3 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 27 hours 2 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 24 hours 2 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 21 hours 38 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 19 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 18 hours 1 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 16 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 31 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 43 minutes