Chicago to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1504.8 miles 2421.8 km · straight line
1768.6 miles actual route 2846.3 km · driving distance
30h 43min estimated drive time
$170 - $209 estimated fuel cost
~3h 32min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Spokane?

The distance from Chicago to Spokane is 1504.8 miles (2421.8 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located WNW of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1768.6 miles, taking about 30h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 32min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Spokane in Washington.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Spokane. 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 Spokane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 43min $170 - $209 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 52min $141–$265* Budget
Train ~39h 56min $212–$619* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Spokane

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Spokane
47.66°N, 117.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
576m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 502 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM