Beaumont, Texas to Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

890.8 miles 1433.6 km · straight line
1052.5 miles actual route 1693.8 km · driving distance
19h 2min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
22° NNE bearing direction

How far is Beaumont, Texas from Chicago?

The distance from Beaumont, Texas to Chicago is 890.8 miles (1433.6 km) as the crow flies. Chicago is located NNE of Beaumont, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1052.5 miles, taking about 19h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Beaumont, Texas in Texas 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 Beaumont, Texas 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 Beaumont, Texas to Chicago

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 2min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 50min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~24h 45min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Beaumont, Texas & Chicago

Quick Facts

Beaumont, Texas
30.09°N, 94.10°W
America/Chicago
5m 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 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM