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Distance from Chicago to Boston

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

Chicago

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

Boston

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

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

Chicago is known for Willis Tower and Millennium Park Bean, while Boston is famous for Fenway Park and Freedom Trail.

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 Chicago from Boston?

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

How long is the flight from Chicago to Boston?

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

Is Chicago bigger than Boston?

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

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