Distance from Baltimore to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois is 976 kilometers (607 miles).

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Baltimore is located on the eastern coast of the United States, while Chicago is situated in the Midwest region, requiring travel across several states. The straight-line distance between them is 976 kilometers, heading west.

Baltimore is at 35 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Baltimore to Chicago spans approximately 1126 km, primarily via I-70 W and I-76 W, passing through Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana before reaching Illinois.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Gettysburg National Military Park, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Indiana Dunes National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Baltimore to Chicago crosses the Appalachian Mountains and the Great Lakes region, highlighting urban and rural landscapes.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for holiday events in Chicago.

Climate

Chicago generally experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Baltimore, with more snowfall in winter.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Baltimore, enhancing travel for all visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Baltimore, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.2904° N 76.6122° W

Elevation: 35 m (115 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
  • Martin State Airport (MTN)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Lee Airport (ANP)
  • Phillips Army Air Field (APG)
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 Baltimore

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Baltimore to New York City 273 km
From Baltimore to Los Angeles 3,733 km
From Baltimore to Chicago 976 km
From Baltimore to Houston 2,014 km
From Baltimore to Phoenix 3,226 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

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Baltimore and Chicago.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Nashville, United States Omaha, United States 976 km
Denver, United States Las Vegas, United States 975 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Maracaibo, Venezuela 977 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico San Antonio, United States 973 km
Paris, France Valladolid, Spain 973 km
Chihuahua, Mexico Arlington, United States 973 km
Oklahoma City, United States Nashville, United States 972 km
Miami, United States Atlanta, United States 972 km
Kumasi, Ghana Port Harcourt, Nigeria 980 km
Kolkata, India Nagpur, India 972 km
Boston, United States Raleigh, United States 981 km
Kyiv, Ukraine Belgrade, Serbia 981 km
Puebla, Mexico Mazatlán, Mexico 970 km
Medellín, Colombia Maracay, Venezuela 982 km
Barranquilla, Colombia Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 983 km
Berlin, Germany Nottingham, United Kingdom 983 km
Columbus, United States Laval, Canada 983 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Santa Marta, Colombia 983 km
Curitiba, Brazil Goiânia, Brazil 969 km

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