Distance from Tulsa to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Tulsa, Oklahoma and Chicago, Illinois is 959 kilometers (596 miles).

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Tulsa is located in the northeastern part of Oklahoma, while Chicago is situated in the northeastern region of Illinois, both within the central United States. The straight-line distance between them is 959 kilometers, heading northeast.

Tulsa is situated at an altitude of 226 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Tulsa to Chicago covers approximately 1080 kilometers, primarily via I-44 E and I-55 N, passing through Missouri and southern Illinois, offering a scenic drive through the Midwest.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: St. Louis Gateway Arch, Springfield, Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Tulsa to Chicago crosses the plains of Oklahoma and Missouri, reaching the urban landscape of Chicago with landmarks like the Willis Tower.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring for mild temperatures and fall for vibrant foliage, avoiding peak summer tourism.

Climate

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

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Tulsa, aiding visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 12-14 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Tulsa, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 36.154° N 95.9928° W

Elevation: 226 m (741 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
  • Richard Lloyd Jones Jr Airport (RVS)
  • Okmulgee Regional Airport (OKM)
  • Stroud Municipal Airport (SUD)
  • Cushing Municipal Airport (CUH)
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 Tulsa

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Tulsa to New York City 1,979 km
From Tulsa to Los Angeles 2,038 km
From Tulsa to Chicago 959 km
From Tulsa to Houston 711 km
From Tulsa to Phoenix 1,500 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

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From To Distance (kilometers)
New York City, United States Halifax, Canada 959 km
San Salvador, El Salvador Veracruz, Mexico 959 km
Washington, United States Chicago, United States 958 km
Brooklyn, United States Halifax, Canada 958 km
Ottawa, Canada Halifax, Canada 958 km
Detroit, United States Atlanta, United States 960 km
Fort Worth, United States Colorado Springs, United States 958 km
Las Vegas, United States Colorado Springs, United States 958 km
Adelaide, Australia Canberra, Australia 960 km
La Paz, Bolivia Salta, Argentina 961 km
Nashville, United States Baltimore, United States 961 km
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Valledupar, Colombia 957 km
Berlin, Germany Minsk, Belarus 956 km
Oslo, Norway Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom 962 km
Austin, United States San Luis Potosí, Mexico 956 km
Beijing, China Seoul, South Korea 955 km
Surat, India Kanpur, India 963 km
Nashville, United States Wichita, United States 955 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Panama City, Panama 955 km

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