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Distance from Boston to Chicago

1,366 km (849 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,366 km

Kilometers

849 miles

Miles

~2h 6m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Boston

USA
Area: 232 km²
Population: 0.68M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 43m

Chicago

USA
Area: 606 km²
Population: 2.7M
Timezone: UTC-6
Elevation: 176m

The distance between Boston and Chicago is roughly equivalent to 3 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Boston is known for Harvard & MIT and Freedom Trail, while Chicago is famous for Deep-dish pizza and Willis Tower.

In terms of city area, Chicago is 2.6x larger than Boston. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Boston from Chicago?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Boston to Chicago is 1,366 km (849 miles).

How long is the flight from Boston to Chicago?

A direct flight would take approximately 2h 6m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Boston bigger than Chicago?

Chicago is larger at 606 km², compared to 232 km².

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