Distance from Chicago to Philadelphia
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Chicago0 mChicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a popul…
Philadelphia0 mPhiladelphia, colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States. Its population was 1.60 million at the 2020 census a…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Chicago to Philadelphia?
It is 1,069 km in a straight line from Chicago to Philadelphia. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Philadelphia?
A direct flight takes about 2 h 3 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Chicago to Philadelphia?
Around 17 h 49 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.