Distance from San Antonio to Chicago by Car and Plane
The flight distance from San Antonio (TX) to Chicago (IL) is 1048 miles or 1686 kilometers or 910 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Antonio to Chicago is 1194 miles (1923 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 146 miles or 237 km.
Flight distance from San Antonio, TX to Chicago, IL in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Antonio and Chicago is 1048 miles or 1686 km.The nearest airport to San Antonio, is San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and the nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
What is the average flight time from San Antonio to Chicago?
Flight time from San Antonio, TX to Chicago, IL is 2 hours 24 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
San Antonio to Chicago Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between San Antonio, TX and Chicago, ILThis map shows the distance from San Antonio, TX, Usa to Chicago, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Antonio, Texas to Chicago, Illinois is displayed below.
Driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Chicago, IL
The driving distance from San Antonio, Texas to Chicago, Illinois is 1194 miles or 1923 km.
The total driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Chicago, IL is 1194 miles or 1923 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Antonio, Texas. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.
The driving distance from San Antonio, Texas to Chicago, Illinois is approximately 1194 miles (1923 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from San Antonio, TX to Chicago, IL
How long is the drive from San Antonio, TX to Chicago, IL?The total driving time is 22 hours, 2 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Antonio to Chicago take?
San Antonio and Chicago are 22 hours 2 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 San Antonio and Chicago
Time difference between San Antonio (TX) and Chicago (IL) is 1 Hours.
Chicago time is 1 Hours ahead of San Antonio.
| Current local time in San Antonio | Current local time in Chicago |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-19, 02:28:01 MST | 2025-12-19, 03:28:01 CST |
How Far is it Between San Antonio Texas, USA and Chicago Illinois, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between San Antonio, TX and Chicago, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 1194 mi | 1923 km | 1036.87 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 1048 mi | 1686 km | 910 nmi |
| Difference | 146 mi | 237 km | 126 nmi |
San Antonio Details
San Antonio is located in Texas, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 29° 27' 57.4'' Longitude: W 98° 31' 28.9'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 29.46594 |
| Longitude | -98.5247 |
| State | Texas |
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Chicago Details
Chicago is located in Illinois, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 41° 50' 15.2'' Longitude: W 87° 40' 54.6'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 41.83755 |
| Longitude | -87.68184 |
| State | Illinois |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Antonio, TX and Chicago, IL
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 40 hours 3 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 30 hours 2 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 26 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 24 hours 2 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 21 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 20 hours 1 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 18 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 17 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 16 hours 1 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 15 hours 1 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 14 hours 8 minutes |