Chicago to Grand Teton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1171.6 miles 1885.5 km · straight line
1378.2 miles actual route 2218 km · driving distance
25h 7min estimated drive time
$133 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Grand Teton?

The distance from Chicago to Grand Teton is 1171.6 miles (1885.5 km) as the crow flies. Grand Teton is located WNW of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1378.2 miles, taking about 25h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Grand Teton in Wyoming.

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 Teton. 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 Teton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 7min $133 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 8min $110–$207* Budget
Train ~32h 39min $165–$482* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Grand Teton

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Grand Teton
43.79°N, 110.68°W
America/Denver
2100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 391 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM