Distance from Chicago to New York City (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and New York City, New York is 1,149 kilometers (714 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

New York City, New York, United States

Chicago and New York City are located in the United States, with Chicago in the Midwest and New York City on the East Coast, both being major urban centers with significant cultural and economic influence. The straight-line distance between them is 1,149 kilometers, heading east.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while New York City is at 57 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to New York City follows major highways like I-90 and I-80, passing through states such as Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, offering a view of diverse landscapes and urban areas.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Indiana Dunes, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Liberty Bell, Times Square.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to New York City crosses the Midwest to the East Coast, passing landmarks like the Liberty Bell and Times Square.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and fewer crowds or in fall for vibrant foliage and cultural events in New York City.

Climate

New York City experiences more pronounced seasonal changes than Chicago, with hotter summers and colder winters.

Accessibility

New York City offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including accessible public transport and attractions, similar to Chicago.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 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)
New York City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7143° N 74.006° W

Elevation: 57 m (187 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)

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 New York City

Distances between cities Kilometers
From New York City to Los Angeles 3,944 km
From New York City to Chicago 1,149 km
From New York City to Houston 2,283 km
From New York City to Phoenix 3,451 km
From New York City to Philadelphia 130 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Chicago and New York City.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Budapest, Hungary Amsterdam, Netherlands 1,149 km
Navi Mumbai, India Madurai, India 1,149 km
Delhi, India Mumbai, India 1,149 km
Navi Mumbai, India Delhi, India 1,148 km
London, United Kingdom Valladolid, Spain 1,150 km
Austin, United States Colorado Springs, United States 1,150 km
San Pedro Sula, Honduras Puebla, Mexico 1,150 km
Manhattan, United States Chicago, United States 1,151 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Houston, United States 1,147 km
San Antonio, United States Puebla, Mexico 1,151 km
Prague, Czechia Kyiv, Ukraine 1,146 km
Dublin, Ireland Bilbao, Spain 1,146 km
Oslo, Norway Islington, United Kingdom 1,152 km
Indianapolis, United States New Orleans, United States 1,146 km
San Jose, United States Tucson, United States 1,152 km
Mumbai, India New Delhi, India 1,146 km
San Diego, United States Chihuahua, Mexico 1,153 km
Barcelona, Spain Reading, United Kingdom 1,144 km
Navi Mumbai, India New Delhi, India 1,144 km

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