Chicago to Suffolk: Road Trip Guide & Distance

688.6 miles 1108.2 km · straight line
859.3 miles actual route 1382.9 km · driving distance
16h 42min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Suffolk?

The distance from Chicago to Suffolk is 688.6 miles (1108.2 km) as the crow flies. Suffolk is located ESE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 859.3 miles, taking about 16h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and 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 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 Suffolk

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 42min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 2min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~21h 43min $103–$301* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Suffolk

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Suffolk
36.73°N, 76.58°W
America/New_York
15m 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