Chicago to South Suffolk: Road Trip Guide & Distance

688.8 miles 1108.5 km · straight line
860 miles actual route 1384.1 km · driving distance
16h 43min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Chicago from South Suffolk?

The distance from Chicago to South Suffolk is 688.8 miles (1108.5 km) as the crow flies. South Suffolk is located ESE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 860 miles, taking about 16h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and South Suffolk in Virginia.

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 South Suffolk. 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 South Suffolk

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 43min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 4min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~21h 44min $103–$301* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & South Suffolk

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
South Suffolk
36.72°N, 76.59°W
America/New_York
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM