Distance from Los Angeles to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Los Angeles, California and Chicago, Illinois is 2,807 kilometers (1,744 miles).

Los Angeles, California, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Los Angeles is located on the west coast of the United States, while Chicago is situated in the Midwest, highlighting their geographical separation across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 2,807 kilometers, heading northeast.

Los Angeles is at 96 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Los Angeles to Chicago spans approximately 3220 km, primarily via I-40 E and I-55 N, passing through regions like Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Missouri before reaching Illinois.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Albuquerque, St. Louis Arch.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Los Angeles to Chicago crosses diverse landscapes, including deserts, plains, and urban areas, with notable landmarks like the Grand Canyon and the St. Louis Arch.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Chicago, offering mild temperatures and fewer tourists, while summer provides vibrant city events.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and more humid summers compared to Los Angeles, which has a milder, Mediterranean climate.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, comparable to Los Angeles, enhancing mobility for visitors.

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
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150 km/h
Los Angeles, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W

Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)
  • San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)
  • Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
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 Los Angeles

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Los Angeles to New York City 3,944 km
From Los Angeles to Chicago 2,807 km
From Los Angeles to Houston 2,211 km
From Los Angeles to Phoenix 575 km
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia 3,852 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

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