Bryce Canyon to Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1333 miles 2145.3 km · straight line
1571.9 miles actual route 2529.7 km · driving distance
28h 5min estimated drive time
$151 - $186 estimated fuel cost
~3h 11min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bryce Canyon from Chicago?

The distance from Bryce Canyon to Chicago is 1333 miles (2145.3 km) as the crow flies. Chicago is located ENE of Bryce Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1571.9 miles, taking about 28h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Bryce Canyon in Utah 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 Bryce Canyon 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 Bryce Canyon to Chicago

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 5min $151 - $186 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 42min $126–$236* Budget
Train ~36h 31min $189–$550* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bryce Canyon & Chicago

Quick Facts

Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m 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 444 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM