Chicago to Virginia Beach Oceanfront: Road Trip Guide & Distance

711.8 miles 1145.5 km · straight line
870.1 miles actual route 1400.3 km · driving distance
16h 49min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Virginia Beach Oceanfront?

The distance from Chicago to Virginia Beach Oceanfront is 711.8 miles (1145.5 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach Oceanfront is located ESE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 870.1 miles, taking about 16h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Virginia Beach Oceanfront 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 Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 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 Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 49min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 11min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~21h 52min $104–$305* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM