Distance from San Antonio to Chicago (United States)

The distance between San Antonio, Texas and Chicago, Illinois is 1,690 kilometers (1,050 miles).

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

San Antonio is located in the southern part of the United States while Chicago is situated in the Midwest region, highlighting their geographical separation across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 1,690 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Antonio at 202 meters above sea level and Chicago at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Antonio to Chicago covers approximately 1770 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-35 and I-55, traversing regions like Texas Hill Country and the plains of Illinois.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Texas Hill Country, Dallas, St. Louis Arch, Illinois plains.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Antonio to Chicago crosses diverse landscapes, from Texas Hill Country to the urban skyline of Chicago, with landmarks like the St. Louis Arch along the way.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Chicago due to mild temperatures and vibrant city events, while summer offers numerous festivals despite the heat.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to San Antonio, which has a warmer climate year-round.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, providing more options compared to San Antonio for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 18-20 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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San Antonio, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.4241° N 98.4936° W

Elevation: 202 m (663 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Lackland Air Force Base (SKF)
  • Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF)
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
  • Randolph Air Force Base (RND)
  • Kerrville Municipal Louis Schreiner Field (ERV)
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 San Antonio

Distance between cities Kilometers
From San Antonio to New York City 2,548 km
From San Antonio to Los Angeles 1,937 km
From San Antonio to Chicago 1,690 km
From San Antonio to Houston 306 km
From San Antonio to Phoenix 1,365 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 San Antonio and Chicago.

From To Distance (kilometers)
León de los Aldama, Mexico Mesa, United States 1,691 km
Phoenix, United States Kansas City, United States 1,689 km
Fort Worth, United States Cleveland, United States 1,692 km
Buenos Aires, Argentina Guarulhos, Brazil 1,688 km
Rome, Italy Manchester, United Kingdom 1,692 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Maracaibo, Venezuela 1,692 km
Guadalajara, Mexico New Orleans, United States 1,688 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Ibagué, Colombia 1,692 km
Budapest, Hungary Liverpool, United Kingdom 1,688 km
Guatemala City, Guatemala Tampa, United States 1,693 km
Glasgow, United Kingdom Warsaw, Poland 1,694 km
Rome, Italy Bradford, United Kingdom 1,694 km
Morelia, Mexico Tucson, United States 1,694 km
Dublin, Ireland Vienna, Austria 1,686 km
Salvador, Brazil Belém, Brazil 1,686 km
Santiago, Chile Sucre, Bolivia 1,685 km
Belgrade, Serbia Islington, United Kingdom 1,695 km
Rome, Italy Leeds, United Kingdom 1,685 km
San Salvador, El Salvador Guadalajara, Mexico 1,696 km

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