Chicago to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Long Island?
The distance from Chicago to Long Island is 754.8 miles (1214.8 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located E of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 840.7 miles, taking about 15h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Long Island 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 Long Island. 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 Long Island
Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Long Island
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 252 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
- You could travel this distance about 33 times to circle the Earth's equator