Chicago to Evansville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

269.7 miles 434.1 km · straight line
287.9 miles actual route 463.4 km · driving distance
6h 23min estimated drive time
$28 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
179° S bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Evansville?

The distance from Chicago to Evansville is 269.7 miles (434.1 km) as the crow flies. Evansville is located S of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 287.9 miles, taking about 6h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Evansville in Indiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Evansville. 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 Evansville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 23min $28 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 40min $23–$43* Budget
Train ~6h 4min $35–$101* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Evansville
37.97°N, 87.56°W
America/Chicago
118m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM