Chicago to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Philadelphia?
The distance from Chicago to Philadelphia is 663.6 miles (1068 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 759.3 miles, taking about 13h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Philadelphia. 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 221 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator