Distance from Chicago to Manhattan (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Manhattan, New York is 1,151 kilometers (715 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Manhattan, New York, United States

Chicago is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while Manhattan is situated in the northeastern part of the country, both being major urban centers with significant cultural and economic influence. The straight-line distance between them is 1,151 kilometers, heading east.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Manhattan is at 38 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Manhattan involves traveling eastward through Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, primarily via Interstate 80, passing through major cities and scenic landscapes before reaching New York.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Indiana Dunes, Cleveland, Allegheny National Forest, Pocono Mountains.

Travel information

Summary

Traveling from Chicago to Manhattan crosses the Great Lakes region, the Appalachian Mountains, and ends in the bustling urban landscape of New York City.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for festive events in New York.

Climate

Manhattan generally experiences milder winters and more humid summers compared to Chicago, with both cities having distinct seasonal changes.

Accessibility

Manhattan offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Chicago, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 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)
Manhattan, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7834° N 73.9663° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

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 Manhattan

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Manhattan to New York City 8 km
From Manhattan to Los Angeles 3,947 km
From Manhattan to Chicago 1,151 km
From Manhattan to Houston 2,289 km
From Manhattan to Phoenix 3,454 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Chicago and Manhattan.

From To Distance (kilometers)
San Antonio, United States Puebla, Mexico 1,151 km
San Pedro Sula, Honduras Puebla, Mexico 1,150 km
Austin, United States Colorado Springs, United States 1,150 km
London, United Kingdom Valladolid, Spain 1,150 km
Oslo, Norway Islington, United Kingdom 1,152 km
San Jose, United States Tucson, United States 1,152 km
Mumbai, India Delhi, India 1,149 km
San Diego, United States Chihuahua, Mexico 1,153 km
Amsterdam, Netherlands Budapest, Hungary 1,149 km
Navi Mumbai, India Madurai, India 1,149 km
New York City, United States Chicago, United States 1,149 km
Navi Mumbai, India Delhi, India 1,148 km
Moscow, Russia Warsaw, Poland 1,154 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Houston, United States 1,147 km
Chicago, United States Brooklyn, United States 1,155 km
Tokyo, Japan Seoul, South Korea 1,155 km

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