Badlands to Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Chicago?

The distance from Badlands to Chicago is 756.3 miles (1217.1 km) as the crow flies. Chicago is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 878.2 miles, taking about 15h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands 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.