Distance from Colorado Springs to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Colorado Springs, Colorado and Chicago, Illinois is 1,494 kilometers (928 miles).

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Colorado Springs is located in the central United States while Chicago is situated in the Midwest, both cities are significant urban centers with diverse cultural and economic landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 1,494 kilometers, heading east.

Colorado Springs is situated at an altitude of 1,838 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Colorado Springs to Chicago spans approximately 1610 kilometers, primarily via I-70 E and I-80 E, passing through Kansas City and Des Moines, traversing plains and urban areas.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Kansas City, Des Moines, Mississippi River.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Colorado Springs to Chicago crosses plains and urban areas, highlighting the Mississippi River and major cities like Kansas City.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Chicago due to mild temperatures and fewer tourists, while summer offers numerous festivals.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and more humid summers compared to the milder and drier climate of Colorado Springs.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than those in Colorado Springs, aiding visitors.

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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Colorado Springs, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 38.8339° N 104.8214° W

Elevation: 1,838 m (6,030 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
  • Butts Army Air Field (FCS)
  • Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
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)

Other distances from Chicago

Distances 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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San Pedro Sula, Honduras Tampa, United States 1,493 km
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Ottawa, Canada Atlanta, United States 1,493 km
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