Chicago to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Manhattan?
The distance from Chicago to Manhattan is 504.8 miles (812.4 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located WSW of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 630.3 miles, taking about 11h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Manhattan in Kansas.
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 Manhattan. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 168 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
- You could travel this distance about 49.3 times to circle the Earth's equator