Chicago to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Pittsburgh?
The distance from Chicago to Pittsburgh is 409.2 miles (658.5 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ESE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 461 miles, taking about 8h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Pittsburgh. 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 136 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
- You could travel this distance about 60.9 times to circle the Earth's equator