Distance from Columbus to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Columbus, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois is 444 kilometers (276 miles).

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Columbus is located in Ohio, while Chicago is situated in Illinois, both within the United States, connected by a variety of transportation options across the Midwest region. The straight-line distance between them is 444 kilometers, heading northwest.

Columbus is situated at an altitude of 242 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Columbus to Chicago spans approximately 560 kilometers, primarily via I-70 W and I-65 N, passing through Indianapolis and the scenic landscapes of Indiana before reaching the urban expanse of Chicago.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana Dunes National Park, Millennium Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Columbus to Chicago crosses the flat plains of the Midwest, with notable landmarks like the Indiana Dunes and Chicago's skyline.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for mild weather and fewer crowds, or in summer for vibrant city events and festivals.

Climate

Chicago generally experiences colder winters and cooler summers compared to Columbus, with more pronounced seasonal changes.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transit and accessible facilities, more developed than Columbus, enhancing visitor mobility.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1 day
Motorcycle 6-8 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Columbus, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9612° N 82.9988° W

Elevation: 242 m (794 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
  • Ohio State University Airport (OSU)
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
  • Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH)
  • Marion Municipal Airport (MNN)
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)

Other distances from Columbus

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Columbus to New York City 768 km
From Columbus to Los Angeles 3,183 km
From Columbus to Chicago 444 km
From Columbus to Houston 1,596 km
From Columbus to Phoenix 2,683 km

Other distances from Chicago

Distances 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

Cities within similar distances

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

From To Distance (kilometers)
Torreón, Mexico Nuevo Laredo, Mexico 444 km
Navi Mumbai, India Ahmedabad, India 444 km
Brussels, Belgium Nottingham, United Kingdom 445 km
Lucknow, India Patna, India 443 km
Maracay, Venezuela Maracaibo, Venezuela 443 km
Chihuahua, Mexico Culiacán, Mexico 445 km
Istanbul, Turkey Bucharest, Romania 445 km
San Antonio, United States San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico 445 km
Amsterdam, Netherlands Sheffield, United Kingdom 442 km
Tijuana, Mexico Las Vegas, United States 442 km
Lagos, Nigeria Port Harcourt, Nigeria 442 km
Valencia, Spain Valladolid, Spain 440 km
Cartagena, Colombia Bucaramanga, Colombia 448 km
Gibraltar, Gibraltar Lisbon, Portugal 440 km
Mexicali, Mexico Bakersfield, United States 448 km
Coyoacán, Mexico Tonalá, Mexico 449 km
Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico Tonalá, Mexico 449 km
Mumbai, India Ahmedabad, India 439 km
Guadalajara, Mexico Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico 449 km

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