Cape Girardeau to Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

331.5 miles 533.5 km · straight line
371.8 miles actual route 598.4 km · driving distance
7h 0min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Chicago?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Chicago is 331.5 miles (533.5 km) as the crow flies. Chicago is located NNE of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.8 miles, taking about 7h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Chicago in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau to Chicago

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 0min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 24min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 39min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Chicago

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m 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 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM