Distance from Chicago to Detroit (United States)
The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan is 385 kilometers (239 miles).
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Detroit, Michigan, United States The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan is 385 kilometers (239 miles).
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Detroit, Michigan, United States Chicago and Detroit are located in the Midwest region of the United States, with Chicago in Illinois and Detroit in Michigan, both known for their industrial history and proximity to the Great Lakes. The straight-line distance between them is 385 kilometers, heading east.
Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Chicago at 180 meters above sea level and Detroit at 192 meters.
The car route from Chicago to Detroit follows I-94 E, passing through Indiana and entering Michigan, with major cities like Gary and Ann Arbor along the way, offering a mix of urban and rural landscapes.
Lugares de interés en la ruta: Indiana Dunes, Ann Arbor, Lake Michigan shoreline.
The trip from Chicago to Detroit crosses the Great Lakes region, featuring urban centers and industrial landmarks like the Ford Rouge Factory.
Best travel times are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for holiday events in Detroit.
Detroit has a similar climate to Chicago, with cold winters and warm summers, but slightly less windy conditions.
Detroit offers a range of accessibility options, including public transport and accessible venues, similar to Chicago's infrastructure.
| Mode | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Bicycle | 16-18 hours |
| Motorcycle | 5-6 hours |
| Car | 4-5 hours |
| Helicopter | 2-3 hours |
| Airplane | 30-45 minutes |
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 km/h | |
| 60 km/h | |
| 90 km/h | |
| 120 km/h | |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Chicago
Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W
Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Detroit
Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W
Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)
| 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 |
| Distances between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From Detroit to New York City | 775 km |
| From Detroit to Los Angeles | 3,192 km |
| From Detroit to Chicago | 385 km |
| From Detroit to Houston | 1,778 km |
| From Detroit to Phoenix | 2,721 km |
The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Chicago and Detroit.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, United States | Detroit, United States | 387 km |
| Medellín, Colombia | Cúcuta, Colombia | 383 km |
| Buenos Aires, Argentina | Mar del Plata, Argentina | 383 km |
| Fort Worth, United States | San Antonio, United States | 383 km |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom | 382 km |
| Glasgow, United Kingdom | Nottingham, United Kingdom | 382 km |
| Tegucigalpa, Honduras | Belmopan, Belize | 388 km |
| Dallas, United States | Tulsa, United States | 381 km |
| Madrid, Spain | Sevilla, Spain | 390 km |
| San Antonio, United States | Arlington, United States | 390 km |
| Kanpur, India | New Delhi, India | 391 km |
| Indianapolis, United States | Milwaukee, United States | 392 km |
| Brussels, Belgium | Reading, United Kingdom | 378 km |
| Kanpur, India | Delhi, India | 392 km |
| Lisbon, Portugal | Vigo, Spain | 392 km |
| Zaragoza, Spain | Palma, Spain | 378 km |
| Lisbon, Portugal | Córdoba, Spain | 392 km |
| Fort Worth, United States | Houston, United States | 378 km |
| Puebla, Mexico | Irapuato, Mexico | 377 km |