Bullhead City to Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1521.5 miles 2448.6 km · straight line
1838.3 miles actual route 2958.5 km · driving distance
32h 18min estimated drive time
$177 - $218 estimated fuel cost
~3h 34min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bullhead City from Chicago?

The distance from Bullhead City to Chicago is 1521.5 miles (2448.6 km) as the crow flies. Chicago is located ENE of Bullhead City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1838.3 miles, taking about 32h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 34min. Both are located in United States — Bullhead City in Arizona 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 Bullhead City 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 Bullhead City to Chicago

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 18min $177 - $218 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 46min $147–$276* Budget
Train ~41h 59min $221–$643* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bullhead City & Chicago

Quick Facts

Bullhead City
35.15°N, 114.57°W
America/Phoenix
170m 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 507 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 127 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM