Distance from Chicago to Los Angeles (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, California is 2,807 kilometers (1,744 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Chicago is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while Los Angeles is situated on the West Coast, highlighting their geographical separation across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 2,807 kilometers, heading west.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Los Angeles is at 96 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Los Angeles spans approximately 3250 km, primarily following Interstate 55 and Interstate 40, passing through regions such as Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Arizona.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Route 66, Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Los Angeles crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Plains and the Mojave Desert, with Route 66 as a notable landmark.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate temperatures and fewer tourists, or in winter for off-peak prices.

Climate

Los Angeles has a milder climate compared to Chicago, with warmer winters and less humidity throughout the year.

Accessibility

Los Angeles offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Chicago's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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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)
Los Angeles, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W

Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)
  • San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)
  • Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)

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 Los Angeles

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Los Angeles to New York City 3,944 km
From Los Angeles to Chicago 2,807 km
From Los Angeles to Houston 2,211 km
From Los Angeles to Phoenix 575 km
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia 3,852 km

Cities within similar distances

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