Distance from Chicago to Miami (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Miami, Florida is 1,910 kilometers (1,187 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Miami, Florida, United States

Chicago is located in the Midwest of the United States while Miami is situated in the southeastern part of the country, both cities are significant urban centers with distinct cultural influences. The straight-line distance between them is 1,910 kilometers, heading southeast.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Miami is at 25 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Miami covers approximately 2150 km, passing through major highways such as I-65 S and I-75 S, traversing states like Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia before reaching Florida.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Indianapolis, Nashville, Atlanta, Everglades National Park.

Travel information

Summary

Traveling from Chicago to Miami involves moving from the Great Lakes region to the Atlantic coast, passing landmarks like the Appalachian Mountains and the Everglades.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall due to pleasant weather in Miami, or winter to escape Chicago's cold.

Climate

Miami has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, contrasting with Chicago's cold winters and mild summers.

Accessibility

Miami offers extensive accessibility features including public transport options and beach access, which may differ from Chicago's urban infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1 day
Airplane 3-4 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)
Miami, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 25.7743° N 80.1937° W

Elevation: 25 m (82 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Miami International Airport (MIA)
  • Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF)
  • North Perry Airport (HWO)
  • Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport (TMB)
  • Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

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 Miami

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Miami to New York City 1,753 km
From Miami to Los Angeles 3,764 km
From Miami to Chicago 1,910 km
From Miami to Houston 1,558 km
From Miami to Phoenix 3,189 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 Miami.

From To Distance (kilometers)
São Paulo, Brazil Mar del Plata, Argentina 1,910 km
San Diego, United States Guadalajara, Mexico 1,910 km
Cartagena, Colombia Mérida, Mexico 1,909 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Málaga, Spain 1,911 km
Arequipa, Peru Puente Alto, Chile 1,909 km
Puebla, Mexico Tulsa, United States 1,909 km
Belmopan, Belize Arlington, United States 1,909 km
La Paz, Bolivia Puente Alto, Chile 1,911 km
Manaus, Brazil Goiânia, Brazil 1,909 km
Málaga, Spain Bradford, United Kingdom 1,909 km
Dublin, Ireland Gibraltar, Gibraltar 1,911 km
São Paulo, Brazil Salta, Argentina 1,911 km
Chengdu, China Bangkok, Thailand 1,908 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 1,912 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Saltillo, Mexico 1,912 km
Sheffield, United Kingdom Minsk, Belarus 1,908 km
Saint Petersburg, Russia Brussels, Belgium 1,913 km
Trujillo, Peru Cúcuta, Colombia 1,913 km

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