Distance from Austin to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Austin, Texas and Chicago, Illinois is 1,572 kilometers (977 miles).

Austin, Texas, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Austin is located in the southern United States, while Chicago is situated in the Midwest, highlighting their distinct regional positions. The straight-line distance between them is 1,572 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Austin at 165 meters above sea level and Chicago at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Austin to Chicago travels north through Texas, passing Dallas, then continues through Oklahoma and Missouri, utilizing major highways like I-35 and I-55, before reaching Illinois.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Dallas, Oklahoma City, St. Louis, Springfield.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Austin to Chicago crosses diverse landscapes, from Texas plains to the urban skyline of Chicago, passing notable cities like Dallas and St. Louis.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and fewer tourists, or in fall to enjoy cultural events in Chicago with comfortable temperatures.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Austin, which has a warmer climate year-round.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible infrastructure, more developed than Austin's, providing ease for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 16-18 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
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Austin, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 30.2672° N 97.7431° W

Elevation: 165 m (541 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
  • Austin Executive Airport (EDC)
  • Robert Gray Army Air Field Airport (GRK)
  • Randolph Air Force Base (RND)
  • Hood Army Air Field (HLR)
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)

Other distances from Austin

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Austin to New York City 2,435 km
From Austin to Los Angeles 1,975 km
From Austin to Chicago 1,572 km
From Austin to Houston 236 km
From Austin to Phoenix 1,400 km

Other distances from Chicago

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Cities within similar distances

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