Distance from Detroit to Chicago (United States)
The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois is 385 kilometers (239 miles).
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Chicago, Illinois, United States The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois is 385 kilometers (239 miles).
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Chicago, Illinois, United States Detroit and Chicago are located in the Midwestern United States, with Detroit in Michigan and Chicago in Illinois, both being major urban centers with significant historical and economic importance. The straight-line distance between them is 385 kilometers, heading west.
Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Detroit at 192 meters above sea level and Chicago at 180 meters.
The car route from Detroit to Chicago spans approximately 454 kilometers, primarily via I-94 W, passing through cities like Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo, and crossing the Indiana state line before reaching Chicago.
Lugares de interés en la ruta: Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, Indiana Dunes National Park.
The trip from Detroit to Chicago traverses the Great Lakes region, highlighting urban landscapes and the scenic Indiana Dunes.
Travel in spring for mild weather and fewer crowds, or in autumn for vibrant foliage and cultural events in Chicago.
Chicago experiences colder winters and slightly cooler summers compared to Detroit, with lake effect influencing local weather patterns.
Chicago offers extensive public transit and accessible facilities, more developed than Detroit, providing ease for visitors with mobility needs.
| 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/Detroit
Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W
Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Chicago
Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W
Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)
| Distance 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 |
| 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 |
The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Detroit and Chicago.
| 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 |