Distance from Chicago to Sacramento (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Sacramento, California is 2,885 kilometers (1,793 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

Chicago is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while Sacramento is situated in Northern California, highlighting the vast expanse between the central and western parts of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 2,885 kilometers, heading west.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Sacramento is at only 14 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Sacramento spans approximately 3280 kilometers, primarily following Interstate 80, passing through major regions such as the Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and the Sierra Nevada.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Sacramento crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Plains and the Sierra Nevada, with notable landmarks like the Rocky Mountains along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or in winter for a quieter experience, avoiding peak summer crowds.

Climate

Sacramento generally experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, contrasting with Chicago's humid continental climate.

Accessibility

Sacramento offers a range of accessibility features, including public transportation options and accessible public spaces, similar to those found in Chicago.

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)
Sacramento, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 38.5816° N 121.4944° W

Elevation: 14 m (46 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC)
  • Mc Clellan Airfield (MCC)
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
  • Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
  • Travis Air Force Base (SUU)

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 Sacramento

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Sacramento to New York City 4,033 km
From Sacramento to Los Angeles 581 km
From Sacramento to Chicago 2,885 km
From Sacramento to Houston 2,589 km
From Sacramento to Phoenix 1,022 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 Sacramento.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Helsinki, Finland Valladolid, Spain 2,885 km
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Oslo, Norway Gibraltar, Gibraltar 2,885 km
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Mérida, Mexico Cuenca, Ecuador 2,884 km
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Tokyo, Japan 2,883 km
Quito, Ecuador Veracruz, Mexico 2,883 km
Miami, United States Quito, Ecuador 2,883 km
Stockholm, Sweden Córdoba, Spain 2,887 km
Bogotá, Colombia Veracruz, Mexico 2,887 km
Columbus, United States San Juan, Puerto Rico 2,882 km
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Cochabamba, Bolivia Cúcuta, Colombia 2,882 km
Zapopan, Mexico Columbus, United States 2,882 km
Phoenix, United States Jacksonville, United States 2,888 km
Edmonton, Canada Austin, United States 2,882 km
Memphis, United States Oakland, United States 2,888 km

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