Distance from Chicago to Denver (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Denver, Colorado is 1,479 kilometers (919 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Chicago is located in the Midwest region of the United States while Denver is situated in the western part of the country, both cities are significant urban centers with diverse cultural and economic activities. The straight-line distance between them is 1,479 kilometers, heading west.

Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while Denver is at 1,636 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Denver spans approximately 1630 kilometers, primarily following Interstate 80 and Interstate 76, passing through regions such as Iowa and Nebraska before reaching Colorado.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountains, Iowa State Capitol, Nebraska Sandhills.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Denver crosses the Great Plains, with the Rocky Mountains as a major landmark near Denver.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant conditions, or in winter for skiing opportunities in Denver.

Climate

Denver has a semi-arid climate with more sunshine and less humidity compared to Chicago's humid continental climate.

Accessibility

Denver offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Chicago, ensuring ease of movement for visitors.

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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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)
Denver, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 39.7392° N 104.9847° W

Elevation: 1,636 m (5,367 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BKF)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
  • Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)

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 Denver

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Denver to New York City 2,625 km
From Denver to Los Angeles 1,338 km
From Denver to Chicago 1,479 km
From Denver to Houston 1,413 km
From Denver to Phoenix 943 km

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