Chicago to Savannah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

766.5 miles 1233.6 km · straight line
932 miles actual route 1499.9 km · driving distance
17h 49min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
150° SSE bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Savannah?

The distance from Chicago to Savannah is 766.5 miles (1233.6 km) as the crow flies. Savannah is located SSE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 932 miles, taking about 17h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Savannah in Georgia.

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 Savannah. 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 Savannah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 49min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 23min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~23h 10min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Savannah

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Savannah
32.08°N, 81.09°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 256 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM