Chicago to Wildwood, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

702 miles 1129.8 km · straight line
840 miles actual route 1351.8 km · driving distance
15h 51min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Wildwood, New Jersey?

The distance from Chicago to Wildwood, New Jersey is 702 miles (1129.8 km) as the crow flies. Wildwood, New Jersey is located ESE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 840 miles, taking about 15h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Wildwood, New Jersey in New Jersey.

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 Wildwood, New Jersey. 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 Wildwood, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 51min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 1min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~20h 36min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Wildwood, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Wildwood, New Jersey
38.99°N, 74.81°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM