Chicago to Stamford, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

731 miles 1176.4 km · straight line
823.4 miles actual route 1325.2 km · driving distance
15h 27min estimated drive time
$79 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Stamford, Connecticut?

The distance from Chicago to Stamford, Connecticut is 731 miles (1176.4 km) as the crow flies. Stamford, Connecticut is located E of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 823.4 miles, taking about 15h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Stamford, Connecticut in Connecticut.

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 Stamford, Connecticut. 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 Stamford, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 27min $79 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 32min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~20h 5min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Stamford, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Stamford, Connecticut
41.05°N, 73.54°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 244 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM