Distance from Fresno to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Fresno, California and Chicago, Illinois is 2,811 kilometers (1,747 miles).

Fresno, California, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Fresno is located in the central part of California, while Chicago is situated in the northeastern region of Illinois, both within the United States. The straight-line distance between them is 2,811 kilometers, heading east.

Fresno is at 99 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Fresno to Chicago spans approximately 3310 km, passing through major highways such as I-80 and I-55, crossing states like Nevada, Utah, and Iowa, offering a diverse landscape.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Yosemite National Park, Salt Lake City, Rocky Mountains, Des Moines.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Fresno to Chicago crosses diverse terrains, from California's valleys to the Midwest plains, passing landmarks like the Rocky Mountains.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant conditions, avoiding peak summer crowds and winter snow in Chicago.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and more humid summers compared to Fresno, which has a drier climate.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Fresno'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
100 km/h
150 km/h
Fresno, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 36.7477° N 119.7724° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
  • Madera Municipal Airport (MAE)
  • Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC)
  • Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS)
  • Mariposa Yosemite Airport (RMY)
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 Fresno

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Fresno to New York City 3,959 km
From Fresno to Los Angeles 330 km
From Fresno to Chicago 2,811 km
From Fresno to Houston 2,395 km
From Fresno to Phoenix 791 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

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