Distance from Washington to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Chicago, Illinois is 958 kilometers (596 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Washington, D.C. and Chicago are located in the United States, with Washington on the East Coast and Chicago in the Midwest, both being major urban centers with significant historical and cultural importance. The straight-line distance between them is 958 kilometers, heading northwest.

Washington is at only 6 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Washington, D.C. to Chicago covers approximately 1126 km, primarily via I-70 W and I-80 W, passing through regions like Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana before reaching Illinois.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Gettysburg National Military Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Indiana Dunes National Park.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Washington to Chicago crosses diverse landscapes, including the Appalachian Mountains and the Great Lakes region, with landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial and Willis Tower.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Chicago, offering mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer provides vibrant city events.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Washington, with significant snowfall in winter months.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Washington, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)
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 Washington

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 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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