Albert Lea to Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Albert Lea from Chicago?
The distance from Albert Lea to Chicago is 315.7 miles (508 km) as the crow flies. Chicago is located ESE of Albert Lea. By car, the driving distance is approximately 400.3 miles, taking about 7h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Albert Lea in Minnesota and Chicago in Illinois.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Albert Lea and Chicago. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 105 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
- You could travel this distance about 78.9 times to circle the Earth's equator