Chicago to Harrisonburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

519.3 miles 835.8 km · straight line
691.4 miles actual route 1112.7 km · driving distance
13h 9min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Harrisonburg?

The distance from Chicago to Harrisonburg is 519.3 miles (835.8 km) as the crow flies. Harrisonburg is located ESE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 691.4 miles, taking about 13h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Harrisonburg in Virginia.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 9min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 47min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~17h 6min $83–$242* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Harrisonburg

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 173 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM