Distance from Atlanta to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Atlanta, Georgia and Chicago, Illinois is 944 kilometers (586 miles).

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Atlanta is located in the southeastern United States, while Chicago is situated in the Midwest, making them significant urban centers in different regions of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 944 kilometers, heading north.

Atlanta is situated at an altitude of 336 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Atlanta to Chicago travels north through major highways like I-75 and I-65, passing through cities such as Nashville and Indianapolis, crossing diverse landscapes and regions.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Nashville, Mammoth Cave National Park, Indianapolis, Lincoln Park Zoo.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Atlanta to Chicago crosses the Appalachian foothills and the Midwest plains, with landmarks like Nashville and Indianapolis.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Chicago, offering mild temperatures and vibrant city events, while summer provides numerous outdoor festivals.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and cooler summers compared to Atlanta, with more pronounced seasonal changes.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transit and accessible facilities, providing more options compared to Atlanta for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Atlanta, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 33.749° N 84.388° W

Elevation: 336 m (1,102 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY)
  • Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
  • Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK)
  • Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE)
  • Atlanta Regional Airport (FFC)
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)

Other distances from Atlanta

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Atlanta to New York City 1,201 km
From Atlanta to Los Angeles 3,117 km
From Atlanta to Chicago 944 km
From Atlanta to Houston 1,129 km
From Atlanta to Phoenix 2,562 km

Other distances from Chicago

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Puebla, Mexico Mixco, Guatemala 945 km
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Cartagena, Colombia Caracas, Venezuela 945 km
Brisbane, Australia Canberra, Australia 942 km
Lucknow, India Ahmedabad, India 942 km
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Valencia, Venezuela 942 km
Las Vegas, United States Ciudad Juárez, Mexico 941 km

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