Chicago to Syracuse, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Syracuse, New York?
The distance from Chicago to Syracuse, New York is 590.4 miles (950.1 km) as the crow flies. Syracuse, New York is located ENE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 677.8 miles, taking about 12h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Syracuse, New York in New York.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Syracuse, New York. 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 Syracuse, New York
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator