Distance from Charlotte to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Charlotte, North Carolina and Chicago, Illinois is 944 kilometers (587 miles).

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Charlotte is located in the southeastern United States, while Chicago is situated in the Midwest, highlighting their distinct regional positions within the country. The straight-line distance between them is 944 kilometers, heading northwest.

Charlotte is situated at an altitude of 272 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Charlotte to Chicago covers approximately 1160 km, passing through major highways such as I-77, I-64, and I-65, traversing regions like the Appalachian Mountains and the Midwest plains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Appalachian Mountains, Louisville, Indianapolis.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Charlotte to Chicago crosses the Appalachian Mountains and the Midwest plains, with notable landmarks like the Ohio River and Lake Michigan.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant conditions, or in winter for fewer crowds but colder temperatures.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Charlotte, with more pronounced seasonal changes.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible infrastructure, more developed than Charlotte's, aiding 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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Charlotte, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 35.2271° N 80.8431° W

Elevation: 272 m (892 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
  • Concord Regional Airport (JQF)
  • Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
  • Rock Hill - York County Airport (RKH)
  • Chester Catawba Regional Airport (DCM)
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 Charlotte

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Charlotte to New York City 855 km
From Charlotte to Los Angeles 3,411 km
From Charlotte to Chicago 944 km
From Charlotte to Houston 1,491 km
From Charlotte to Phoenix 2,869 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

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Puebla, Mexico Nuevo Laredo, Mexico 944 km
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Maracay, Venezuela 944 km
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León de los Aldama, Mexico Chihuahua, Mexico 943 km
El Paso, United States Mazatlán, Mexico 945 km
Dallas, United States Albuquerque, United States 945 km
Puebla, Mexico Mixco, Guatemala 945 km
Jaipur, India Patna, India 945 km
Warsaw, Poland Bucharest, Romania 945 km
Phoenix, United States Denver, United States 943 km
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
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Las Vegas, United States 941 km
San Juan, Puerto Rico Valencia, Venezuela 941 km

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