Brookings to Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Brookings from Chicago?
The distance from Brookings to Chicago is 491.9 miles (791.6 km) as the crow flies. Chicago is located ESE of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 624.2 miles, taking about 11h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Brookings 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Brookings 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
- You could travel this distance about 50.6 times to circle the Earth's equator