Chicago to Duluth, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chicago from Duluth, Minnesota?

The distance from Chicago to Duluth, Minnesota is 404.6 miles (651.1 km) as the crow flies. Duluth, Minnesota is located NNW of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 469.3 miles, taking about 8h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Duluth, Minnesota. 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.