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Distance from Boston to Chicago

Distance between Boston and Chicago is 1368 kilometers (850 miles).
Driving distance from Boston to Chicago is 1579 kilometers (981 miles).

air 1368 km
air 850 miles
car 1579 km
car 981 miles

Distance Map Between Boston and Chicago

Boston, United StatesChicago, Springfield, United States = 850 miles = 1368 km.

How far is it between Boston and Chicago

Boston is located in United States with (42.3584,-71.0598) coordinates and Chicago is located in United States with (41.85,-87.6501) coordinates. The calculated flying distance from Boston to Chicago is equal to 850 miles which is equal to 1368 km.

If you want to go by car, the driving distance between Boston and Chicago is 1578.8 km. If you ride your car with an average speed of 112 kilometers/hour (70 miles/h), travel time will be 14 hours 05 minutes. Please check the avg. speed travel time table on the right for various options.
Difference between fly and go by a car is 211 km.

City/PlaceLatitude and LongitudeGPS Coordinates
Boston 42.3584, -71.0598 42° 21´ 30.3480'' N
71° 3´ 35.1720'' W
Chicago 41.85, -87.6501 41° 51´ 0.1080'' N
87° 39´ 0.1800'' W

Estimated Travel Time Between Boston and Chicago

Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 32 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 24 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 19 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (97 km/h) 16 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 14 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 13 hours 09 minutes
Boston, United States

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