Distance from Chicago to Colorado Springs (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Colorado Springs, Colorado is 1,494 kilometers (928 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Chicago is located in the northeastern part of Illinois, while Colorado Springs is situated in central Colorado, both cities are in the United States and are separated by several states. The straight-line distance between them is 1,494 kilometers, heading west.

Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while Colorado Springs is at 1,838 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Colorado Springs covers approximately 1630 km, passing through major highways such as I-80 and I-76, traversing regions like Iowa and Nebraska before reaching Colorado.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Des Moines, Omaha, Rocky Mountains, Garden of the Gods.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Colorado Springs crosses the Midwest plains and reaches the Rocky Mountains, with landmarks like the Mississippi River and the Great Plains.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are late spring for mild weather and fall for scenic views, avoiding peak summer tourism.

Climate

Colorado Springs generally has a drier and cooler climate compared to Chicago, with more sunshine and less humidity.

Accessibility

Colorado Springs offers good accessibility with public transport and facilities for visitors, similar to Chicago's infrastructure.

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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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)
Colorado Springs, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 38.8339° N 104.8214° W

Elevation: 1,838 m (6,030 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
  • Butts Army Air Field (FCS)
  • Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance 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

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