Distance from Denver to Chicago by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Chicago (IL) is 916 miles or 1473 kilometers or 795 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Chicago is 1005 miles (1619 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 89 miles or 146 km.

Denver to Chicago Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Chicago, Illinois is 1005 miles or 1619 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL is 1005 miles or 1619 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Chicago, Illinois is approximately 1005 miles (1619 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 17 to 18 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL?
The total driving time is 17 hours, 48 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Chicago take?
Denver and Chicago are 17 hours 48 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 Denver and Chicago

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

Current local time in Denver	Current local time in Chicago
2025-12-15, 15:45:16 MST	2025-12-15, 16:45:16 CST

How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Chicago Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1005 mi	1619 km	872.74 nmi
Straight line distance	916 mi	1473 km	795 nmi
Difference	89 mi	146 km	77 nmi

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