Distance from Chicago to Atlanta (United States)

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

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Chicago is located in the Midwest of the United States, while Atlanta is situated in the southeastern region, both being major urban centers with significant cultural and economic influence. The straight-line distance between them is 944 kilometers, heading south.

Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while Atlanta is at 336 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Atlanta travels southward, primarily via I-65 and I-75, passing through major cities like Indianapolis and Nashville, and traversing diverse landscapes including plains and hills.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Mammoth Cave National Park, Nashville's music scene.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Atlanta crosses the Midwest plains and the Appalachian foothills, with landmarks like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Nashville's vibrant music scene.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Atlanta due to mild temperatures and fewer tourists. Summer is also popular for its vibrant festivals.

Climate

Atlanta generally experiences warmer temperatures than Chicago, with milder winters and hot, humid summers, contrasting with Chicago's colder climate.

Accessibility

Atlanta offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Chicago, providing ease of movement for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 12-14 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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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)
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)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance 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

Other distances from Atlanta

Distances 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

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