Chicago to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from St. Paul?
The distance from Chicago to St. Paul is 346.7 miles (557.9 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NW of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 399.7 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and St. Paul in Minnesota.
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. 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and St. Paul. 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 St. Paul
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
- You could travel this distance about 71.8 times to circle the Earth's equator