Chicago to New Haven, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

759.8 miles 1222.8 km · straight line
862.2 miles actual route 1387.6 km · driving distance
16h 22min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Chicago from New Haven, Connecticut?

The distance from Chicago to New Haven, Connecticut is 759.8 miles (1222.8 km) as the crow flies. New Haven, Connecticut is located E of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 862.2 miles, taking about 16h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut.

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 New Haven, Connecticut. 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 New Haven, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 22min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 38min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~21h 17min $103–$302* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & New Haven, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 253 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM