Distance from Nashville to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Nashville, Tennessee and Chicago, Illinois is 635 kilometers (395 miles).

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Nashville is located in the southeastern United States, while Chicago is situated in the Midwest, both cities are connected by various transportation options across several states. The straight-line distance between them is 635 kilometers, heading north.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Nashville at 171 meters above sea level and Chicago at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Nashville to Chicago covers approximately 773 kilometers, primarily via I-65 N, passing through cities like Louisville and Indianapolis, offering a direct path through the Midwest.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Louisville Slugger Museum, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Millennium Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Nashville to Chicago transitions from the rolling hills of Tennessee to the urban landscape of Chicago, passing through notable cities like Louisville and Indianapolis.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Chicago due to mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant city events.

Climate

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

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, providing more options compared to Nashville.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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120 km/h
Nashville, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 36.1659° N 86.7844° W

Elevation: 171 m (561 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA)
  • Smyrna Airport (MQY)
  • Clarksville–Montgomery County Regional Airport (CKV)
  • Campbell AAF (Fort Campbell) Air Field (HOP)
  • Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG)
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 Nashville

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Nashville to New York City 1,223 km
From Nashville to Los Angeles 2,865 km
From Nashville to Chicago 635 km
From Nashville to Houston 1,070 km
From Nashville to Phoenix 2,327 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 Nashville and Chicago.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Washington, United States Boston, United States 635 km
Guadalupe, Mexico Zapopan, Mexico 635 km
Detroit, United States Washington, United States 636 km
Philadelphia, United States Laval, Canada 636 km
Washington, United States South Boston, United States 634 km
Moscow, Russia Saint Petersburg, Russia 636 km
Monterrey, Mexico Tonalá, Mexico 634 km
Morelia, Mexico Saltillo, Mexico 634 km
Lagos, Nigeria Kaduna, Nigeria 633 km
Quito, Ecuador Ibagué, Colombia 633 km
Guadalupe, Mexico Tonalá, Mexico 637 km
Sucre, Bolivia Salta, Argentina 637 km
Monterrey, Mexico Guadalajara, Mexico 638 km
Monterrey, Mexico Zapopan, Mexico 632 km
Zapopan, Mexico San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico 639 km
Detroit, United States Baltimore, United States 639 km
Montréal, Canada Philadelphia, United States 631 km
Torreón, Mexico Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico 631 km

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