Distance from Chicago to Santiago

The distance between Chicago, United States and Santiago, Chile is 8,518 kilometers (5,293 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile

Chicago is located in the northern part of the United States, while Santiago is situated in the central region of Chile in South America, separated by vast geographical and cultural landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 8,518 kilometers, heading south.

Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while Santiago is at 556 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Santiago crosses diverse terrains, with the Andes Mountains as a notable landmark near Santiago.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism in Santiago, avoiding peak summer crowds and winter rains.

Climate

Santiago has a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and wet winters, contrasting Chicago's humid continental climate.

Accessibility

Santiago offers accessible public transport and infrastructure, similar to Chicago, supporting visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 30-45 days
Motorcycle 10-12 days
Car 8-10 days
Airplane 12-14 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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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)
Santiago, Chile

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Santiago

Coordinates: 33.4569° S 70.6483° W

Elevation: 556 m (1,824 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
  • De La Independencia Airport (QRC)
  • Viña del mar Airport (KNA)
  • Mendoza Aerodrome (MDZ)
  • Panguilemo Airport (TLX)

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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