Chicago to The Hamptons: Road Trip Guide & Distance

801.6 miles 1290.1 km · straight line
893.8 miles actual route 1438.5 km · driving distance
17h 14min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Chicago from The Hamptons?

The distance from Chicago to The Hamptons is 801.6 miles (1290.1 km) as the crow flies. The Hamptons is located E of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 893.8 miles, taking about 17h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and The Hamptons in New York.

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. 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 The Hamptons. 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 The Hamptons

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 14min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 41min $72–$134* Budget
Train ~22h 24min $107–$313* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & The Hamptons

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
The Hamptons
40.96°N, 72.18°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 267 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM