Baton Rouge to Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baton Rouge from Chicago?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Chicago is 813.9 miles (1309.8 km) as the crow flies. Chicago is located NNE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 912.6 miles, taking about 16h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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 Baton Rouge 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.