Chicago to Jersey City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Jersey City?
The distance from Chicago to Jersey City is 709 miles (1141.1 km) as the crow flies. Jersey City is located E of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 787.9 miles, taking about 14h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Jersey City in New Jersey.
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 Jersey City. 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 Jersey City
Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Jersey City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 236 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
- You could travel this distance about 35.1 times to circle the Earth's equator