Chicago to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Virginia Beach?
The distance from Chicago to Virginia Beach is 711.8 miles (1145.5 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach 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 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. 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
Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Virginia Beach
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Quick Facts
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