Distance from Boston to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Boston, Massachusetts and Chicago, Illinois is 1,371 kilometers (852 miles).

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Boston is located in the northeastern United States while Chicago is situated in the Midwest, both are major urban centers with significant historical and cultural importance. The straight-line distance between them is 1,371 kilometers, heading west.

Boston is at 38 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Boston to Chicago covers approximately 1580 kilometers, passing through major highways like I-90 and I-80, traversing regions such as New York, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.

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

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Boston to Chicago crosses diverse landscapes, including urban areas and the Great Lakes region, with landmarks like Niagara Falls and the Chicago skyline.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourist crowds and pleasant temperatures, or winter for fewer tourists but colder weather in Chicago.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and warmer summers compared to Boston, with more pronounced seasonal changes and windier conditions.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Boston, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 18-20 hours
Car 14-16 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Boston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 42.3584° N 71.0598° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
  • Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)
  • Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED)
  • Beverly Municipal Airport (BVY)
  • Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM)
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 Boston

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Boston to New York City 306 km
From Boston to Los Angeles 4,179 km
From Boston to Chicago 1,371 km
From Boston to Houston 2,583 km
From Boston to Phoenix 3,701 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 Boston and Chicago.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Paris, France Warsaw, Poland 1,371 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Valladolid, Spain 1,370 km
Surat, India Madurai, India 1,370 km
Columbus, United States Oklahoma City, United States 1,372 km
Winnipeg, Canada Colorado Springs, United States 1,370 km
Sheffield, United Kingdom Stockholm, Sweden 1,370 km
Detroit, United States Winnipeg, Canada 1,372 km
Chicago, United States South Boston, United States 1,372 km
Chengdu, China Hong Kong, Hong Kong 1,370 km
Saltillo, Mexico Mesa, United States 1,372 km
Madrid, Spain Leicester, United Kingdom 1,373 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Montería, Colombia 1,369 km
Torreón, Mexico Tulsa, United States 1,373 km
Brisbane, Australia Melbourne, Australia 1,373 km
Mexicali, Mexico Mazatlán, Mexico 1,369 km
Rome, Italy Madrid, Spain 1,369 km
Charlotte, United States Tulsa, United States 1,374 km
Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico Ciudad Juárez, Mexico 1,374 km
Phoenix, United States Nuevo Laredo, Mexico 1,374 km

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