Chicago to Rehoboth Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

695.8 miles 1119.8 km · straight line
806.5 miles actual route 1298 km · driving distance
15h 36min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Rehoboth Beach?

The distance from Chicago to Rehoboth Beach is 695.8 miles (1119.8 km) as the crow flies. Rehoboth Beach is located ESE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 806.5 miles, taking about 15h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Rehoboth Beach in Delaware.

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 Rehoboth Beach. 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 Rehoboth Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 36min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 43min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~20h 17min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Rehoboth Beach

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Rehoboth Beach
38.72°N, 75.08°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM