Chicago to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1688.1 miles 2716.7 km · straight line
2157.6 miles actual route 3472.4 km · driving distance
38h 26min estimated drive time
$208 - $256 estimated fuel cost
~3h 54min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Chicago from North Cascades?

The distance from Chicago to North Cascades is 1688.1 miles (2716.7 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located WNW of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2157.6 miles, taking about 38h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 54min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and North Cascades in Washington.

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. 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 North Cascades. 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 North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 26min $208 - $256 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 7min $173–$324* Budget
Train ~49h 58min $259–$755* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 563 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 141 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM