Distance from Chicago to Los Angeles
2,804 km (1,742 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
2,804 km
Kilometers
1,742 miles
Miles
~3h 48m
Est. Flight
2h
Time Difference
Chicago
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USAThe distance between Chicago and Los Angeles is roughly equivalent to 7 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.
Chicago is known for Deep-dish pizza and Willis Tower, while Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood and Venice Beach.
In terms of city area, Los Angeles is 2.1x larger than Chicago. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Chicago from Los Angeles?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Chicago to Los Angeles is 2,804 km (1,742 miles).
How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
A direct flight would take approximately 3h 48m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Chicago bigger than Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is larger at 1,302 km², compared to 606 km².