Distance from Chicago to South Boston (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and South Boston, Massachusetts is 1,372 kilometers (853 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

South Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Chicago is located in the Midwest region of the United States while South Boston is situated in the northeastern part of the country, both cities are significant urban centers. The straight-line distance between them is 1,372 kilometers, heading east.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while South Boston is at only 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to South Boston involves traveling eastward through Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, primarily via I-90, passing through major cities like Cleveland and Buffalo before reaching Massachusetts.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Cleveland, Buffalo, Erie Canal, Finger Lakes, Berkshires.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to South Boston crosses the Great Lakes region, Appalachian Mountains, and New England, highlighting urban and natural landmarks.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and blooming landscapes or in fall for vibrant foliage and cultural events in Boston.

Climate

South Boston experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Chicago, with more pronounced seasonal changes.

Accessibility

South Boston offers comprehensive public transportation and pedestrian-friendly areas, similar to Chicago, enhancing visitor accessibility.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 16-18 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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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)
South Boston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 42.3334° N 71.0495° W

Elevation: 20 m (66 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
  • Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)
  • Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED)
  • Beverly Municipal Airport (BVY)
  • Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM)

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 South Boston

Distances between cities Kilometers
From South Boston to New York City 305 km
From South Boston to Los Angeles 4,180 km
From South Boston to Chicago 1,372 km
From South Boston to Houston 2,583 km
From South Boston to Phoenix 3,702 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 South Boston.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Detroit, United States Winnipeg, Canada 1,372 km
Columbus, United States Oklahoma City, United States 1,372 km
Saltillo, Mexico Mesa, United States 1,372 km
Madrid, Spain Leicester, United Kingdom 1,373 km
Chicago, United States Boston, United States 1,371 km
Torreón, Mexico Tulsa, United States 1,373 km
Brisbane, Australia Melbourne, Australia 1,373 km
Warsaw, Poland Paris, France 1,371 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Valladolid, Spain 1,370 km
Surat, India Madurai, India 1,370 km
Charlotte, United States Tulsa, United States 1,374 km
Winnipeg, Canada Colorado Springs, United States 1,370 km
Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico Ciudad Juárez, Mexico 1,374 km
Stockholm, Sweden Sheffield, United Kingdom 1,370 km
Phoenix, United States Nuevo Laredo, Mexico 1,374 km
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Chengdu, China 1,370 km
Rome, Italy Istanbul, Turkey 1,375 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Mixco, Guatemala 1,375 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Montería, Colombia 1,369 km

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