Allentown to Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

636.2 miles 1023.9 km · straight line
718.4 miles actual route 1156.2 km · driving distance
13h 23min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Allentown from Chicago?

The distance from Allentown to Chicago is 636.2 miles (1023.9 km) as the crow flies. Chicago is located WNW of Allentown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 718.4 miles, taking about 13h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Allentown in Pennsylvania and Chicago in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Allentown 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.

How to Get from Allentown to Chicago

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 23min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 4min $57–$108* Budget
Train ~17h 24min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Allentown & Chicago

Quick Facts

Allentown
40.61°N, 75.49°W
America/New_York
103m elevation
Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM