Distance from Chicago to Jacksonville (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Jacksonville, Florida is 1,386 kilometers (861 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Chicago is located in the Midwest of the United States while Jacksonville is situated in the northeastern part of Florida, connecting the Great Lakes region to the Atlantic coast. The straight-line distance between them is 1,386 kilometers, heading southeast.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Jacksonville is at only 12 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Jacksonville covers major highways like I-65 and I-75, passing through states such as Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia, offering a diverse view of the American landscape.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Indianapolis, Nashville, Atlanta, Ocala National Forest.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Chicago to Jacksonville crosses diverse landscapes, including urban centers and natural areas, with landmarks like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Appalachian Mountains.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for escaping Chicago's cold.

Climate

Jacksonville generally has a warmer climate than Chicago, with mild winters and hot, humid summers, contrasting Chicago's cold winters and warm summers.

Accessibility

Jacksonville offers a range of accessibility features, including public transport options and accessible public spaces, similar to Chicago's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 16-18 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
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)
Jacksonville, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 30.3322° N 81.6557° W

Elevation: 12 m (39 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP)
  • Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (CRG)
  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
  • Naval Station Mayport (NRB)
  • Cecil Airport (VQQ)

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 Jacksonville

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Jacksonville to New York City 1,343 km
From Jacksonville to Los Angeles 3,456 km
From Jacksonville to Chicago 1,386 km
From Jacksonville to Houston 1,323 km
From Jacksonville to Phoenix 2,888 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Seattle, United States Bakersfield, United States 1,386 km
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Warsaw, Poland Istanbul, Turkey 1,385 km
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Toronto, Canada Omaha, United States 1,385 km
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Hermosillo, Mexico Arlington, United States 1,384 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Cúcuta, Colombia 1,384 km
Barcelona, Spain Manchester, United Kingdom 1,384 km
Dallas, United States Minneapolis, United States 1,388 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Bucaramanga, Colombia 1,389 km
Villa Nueva, Guatemala León de los Aldama, Mexico 1,383 km

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