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Distance from Chicago to New York

1,144 km (711 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,144 km

Kilometers

711 miles

Miles

~1h 51m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Chicago

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

New York

USA
Area: 783 km²
Population: 8.34M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 10m

The distance between Chicago and New York 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 Deep-dish pizza and Willis Tower, while New York is famous for Statue of Liberty and Central Park.

In terms of city area, New York is 1.3x larger than Chicago. 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 New York?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Chicago to New York is 1,144 km (711 miles).

How long is the flight from Chicago to New York?

A direct flight would take approximately 1h 51m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Chicago bigger than New York?

New York is larger at 783 km², compared to 606 km².

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