Distance from Chicago to Charlotte (United States)

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

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Chicago is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while Charlotte is situated in the southeastern part of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 944 kilometers, heading southeast.

Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while Charlotte is at 272 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Charlotte covers approximately 1150 km, passing through major highways such as I-65 S, I-75 S, and I-85 S, traversing regions like Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Mammoth Cave National Park, Great Smoky Mountains.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Charlotte crosses the Midwest to the Southeast, passing landmarks like the Great Smoky Mountains and urban centers like Indianapolis.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant temperatures, or in winter for fewer crowds and lower prices.

Climate

Charlotte generally experiences milder winters and warmer summers compared to Chicago, with less snowfall and more humidity.

Accessibility

Charlotte offers a growing network of accessible public transportation and facilities, similar to Chicago, but with ongoing improvements.

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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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)
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)

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 Charlotte

Distances 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

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