Distance from Chicago to Fresno (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Fresno, California is 2,811 kilometers (1,747 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Fresno, California, United States

Chicago is located in the Midwest of the United States while Fresno is situated in the central part of California, requiring travel across multiple states. The straight-line distance between them is 2,811 kilometers, heading west.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Fresno is at 99 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Fresno spans approximately 3330 km, passing through major highways such as I-80 and I-55, crossing states like Iowa, Nebraska, and Nevada before reaching California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountains, Salt Lake City, Sierra Nevada.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Chicago to Fresno crosses the Midwest plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Sierra Nevada, highlighting diverse landscapes.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall due to moderate temperatures and fewer tourists, avoiding summer heat in Fresno.

Climate

Fresno typically experiences hotter and drier conditions compared to Chicago, with less humidity and more sunshine.

Accessibility

Fresno offers accessible public transport and facilities, similar to Chicago, ensuring ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
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)
Fresno, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 36.7477° N 119.7724° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
  • Madera Municipal Airport (MAE)
  • Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC)
  • Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS)
  • Mariposa Yosemite Airport (RMY)

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

Other distances from Fresno

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Fresno to New York City 3,959 km
From Fresno to Los Angeles 330 km
From Fresno to Chicago 2,811 km
From Fresno to Houston 2,395 km
From Fresno to Phoenix 791 km

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