Distance from Chicago to Washington D.C.
955 km (594 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
955 km
Kilometers
594 miles
Miles
~1h 37m
Est. Flight
1h
Time Difference
Chicago
USAWashington D.C.
USAChicago and Washington D.C. are relatively close, separated by less than 1000 kilometers. Both cities are in USA.
Chicago is known for Deep-dish pizza and Willis Tower, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.
In terms of city area, Chicago is 3.4x larger than Washington D.C.. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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How far is Chicago from Washington D.C.?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Chicago to Washington D.C. is 955 km (594 miles).
How long is the flight from Chicago to Washington D.C.?
A direct flight would take approximately 1h 37m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Chicago bigger than Washington D.C.?
Chicago is larger at 606 km², compared to 177 km².