Distance from Los Angeles to Chicago
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
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USAThe distance between Los Angeles and Chicago is roughly equivalent to 7 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.
Los Angeles is known for Hollywood Sign and Santa Monica Pier, while Chicago is famous for Willis Tower and Millennium Park Bean.
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 Los Angeles from Chicago?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Los Angeles to Chicago is 2,804 km (1,742 miles).
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?
A direct flight would take approximately 3h 48m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Los Angeles bigger than Chicago?
Los Angeles is larger at 1,302 km², compared to 606 km².