Apple Valley, Minnesota to Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

343.1 miles 552.2 km · straight line
415.8 miles actual route 669.1 km · driving distance
7h 45min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Chicago?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Chicago is 343.1 miles (552.2 km) as the crow flies. Chicago is located ESE of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 415.8 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota 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 Apple Valley, Minnesota 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 Apple Valley, Minnesota to Chicago

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 45min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 18min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 22min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Chicago

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m 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 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM