Chicago to Park City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1238.6 miles 1993.3 km · straight line
1381.6 miles actual route 2223.4 km · driving distance
23h 55min estimated drive time
$133 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Park City?

The distance from Chicago to Park City is 1238.6 miles (1993.3 km) as the crow flies. Park City is located W of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1381.6 miles, taking about 23h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Park City in Utah.

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 Park City. 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 Park City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 55min $133 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 42min $111–$207* Budget
Train ~31h 6min $166–$484* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Park City

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Park City
40.65°N, 111.50°W
America/Denver
2103m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 413 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM