Chicago to Manchester, New Hampshire: Road Trip Guide & Distance

827.1 miles 1331.1 km · straight line
1020 miles actual route 1641.6 km · driving distance
19h 25min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Manchester, New Hampshire?

The distance from Chicago to Manchester, New Hampshire is 827.1 miles (1331.1 km) as the crow flies. Manchester, New Hampshire is located E of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1020 miles, taking about 19h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Manchester, New Hampshire in New Hampshire.

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 Manchester, New Hampshire. 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 Manchester, New Hampshire

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 25min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 18min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~25h 15min $122–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Manchester, New Hampshire

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Manchester, New Hampshire
43.00°N, 71.45°W
America/New_York
80m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 276 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM