Distance from Dallas to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Dallas, Texas and Chicago, Illinois is 1,291 kilometers (802 miles).

Dallas, Texas, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Dallas is located in the southern United States, while Chicago is situated in the Midwest, highlighting the geographical diversity between these two major urban centers. The straight-line distance between them is 1,291 kilometers, heading northeast.

Dallas is at 139 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Dallas to Chicago covers approximately 1510 km, passing through Oklahoma and Missouri, primarily via I-35 and I-55, offering a scenic drive through central U.S. landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Oklahoma City, St. Louis, Gateway Arch, Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Dallas to Chicago traverses diverse landscapes, including plains and urban areas, with notable landmarks like the Gateway Arch in St. Louis along the way.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Chicago, offering mild weather and fewer tourists. Winter is less crowded but colder, ideal for those seeking a quieter experience.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Dallas, with more pronounced seasonal changes throughout the year.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, providing better infrastructure for visitors compared to Dallas.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 18-20 hours
Car 14-16 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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150 km/h
Dallas, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 32.7831° N 96.8067° W

Elevation: 139 m (456 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Dallas Love Field (DAL)
  • Dallas Executive Airport (RBD)
  • Addison Airport (ADS)
  • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
  • Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW)
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 Dallas

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Dallas to New York City 2,210 km
From Dallas to Los Angeles 1,995 km
From Dallas to Chicago 1,291 km
From Dallas to Houston 362 km
From Dallas to Phoenix 1,426 km

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

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Dallas and Chicago.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Oklahoma City, United States Tucson, United States 1,291 km
Mississauga, Canada Halifax, Canada 1,291 km
Reynosa, Mexico Wichita, United States 1,291 km
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Charlotte, United States Kansas City, United States 1,292 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Montería, Colombia 1,289 km
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Chihuahua, Mexico Wichita, United States 1,293 km
Mississauga, Canada Memphis, United States 1,293 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Cúcuta, Colombia 1,294 km
San Antonio, United States Mérida, Mexico 1,294 km
Cancún, Mexico Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico 1,294 km
Cancún, Mexico Venustiano Carranza, Mexico 1,294 km
Manaus, Brazil Belém, Brazil 1,294 km
Kolkata, India Indore, India 1,288 km
Hermosillo, Mexico León de los Aldama, Mexico 1,288 km
Cancún, Mexico Iztacalco, Mexico 1,294 km
Brampton, Canada Memphis, United States 1,295 km

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