Chicago to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

739.5 miles 1190.1 km · straight line
909.7 miles actual route 1464 km · driving distance
17h 54min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Chicago to Myrtle Beach is 739.5 miles (1190.1 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located SE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 909.7 miles, taking about 17h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.

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 Myrtle Beach. 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 Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 54min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 29min $73–$136* Budget
Train ~23h 16min $109–$318* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Myrtle Beach

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Myrtle Beach
33.69°N, 78.89°W
America/New_York
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM