Chicago to Huntington, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

363.3 miles 584.7 km · straight line
451.1 miles actual route 726 km · driving distance
8h 50min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
129° SE bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Huntington, West Virginia?

The distance from Chicago to Huntington, West Virginia is 363.3 miles (584.7 km) as the crow flies. Huntington, West Virginia is located SE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 451.1 miles, taking about 8h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Huntington, West Virginia in West Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Huntington, West Virginia. 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 Huntington, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 50min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 36min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 24min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Huntington, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Huntington, West Virginia
38.42°N, 82.45°W
America/New_York
173m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM