Chicago to Grand Canyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Grand Canyon?
The distance from Chicago to Grand Canyon is 1368.5 miles (2202.4 km) as the crow flies. Grand Canyon is located W of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1681.9 miles, taking about 30h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 15min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Grand Canyon in Arizona.
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. 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. 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 Chicago and Grand Canyon. 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 Grand Canyon
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 456 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
- You could travel this distance about 18.2 times to circle the Earth's equator