Chicago to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

167 miles 268.8 km · straight line
178.5 miles actual route 287.3 km · driving distance
4h 1min estimated drive time
$17 - $21 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
176° S bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Terre Haute?

The distance from Chicago to Terre Haute is 167 miles (268.8 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located S of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 178.5 miles, taking about 4h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Terre Haute in Indiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Terre Haute. 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 Terre Haute

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 1min $17 - $21 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 49min $14–$27* Budget
Train ~3h 49min $21–$62* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Terre Haute
39.47°N, 87.41°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
152m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 149.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM