Distance from Washington to Chicago by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Chicago (IL) is 597 miles or 960 kilometers or 518 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Chicago is 695 miles (1119 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 98 miles or 159 km.

Washington to Chicago Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Chicago, Illinois is 695 miles or 1119 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is 695 miles or 1119 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Chicago, Illinois is approximately 695 miles (1119 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 Washington, DC to Chicago, IL

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 5 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Chicago take?
Washington and Chicago are 13 hours 5 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 Washington and Chicago

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

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Chicago
2026-04-01, 01:22:06 EDT	2026-04-01, 00:22:06 CDT

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	695 mi	1119 km	603.54 nmi
Straight line distance	597 mi	960 km	518 nmi
Difference	98 mi	159 km	85 nmi

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