Chicago to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Hot Springs?
The distance from Chicago to Hot Springs is 588.3 miles (946.7 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located SSW of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 702.1 miles, taking about 12h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Hot Springs in Arkansas.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Hot Springs. 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 Hot Springs
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator