Chicago to Columbus, Georgia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

666.6 miles 1072.8 km · straight line
788 miles actual route 1268.2 km · driving distance
15h 13min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Columbus, Georgia?

The distance from Chicago to Columbus, Georgia is 666.6 miles (1072.8 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Georgia is located SSE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 788 miles, taking about 15h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Columbus, Georgia in Georgia.

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 Chicago and Columbus, Georgia. 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 Chicago to Columbus, Georgia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 13min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 16min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~19h 47min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Columbus, Georgia

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Columbus, Georgia
32.46°N, 84.99°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM