Distance from Phoenix to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Phoenix, Arizona and Chicago, Illinois is 2,338 kilometers (1,453 miles).

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Phoenix is located in the southwestern United States, while Chicago is situated in the Midwest, highlighting the geographical diversity between the two major urban centers. The straight-line distance between them is 2,338 kilometers, heading northeast.

Phoenix is situated at an altitude of 366 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Phoenix to Chicago covers major highways like I-40 and I-55, passing through diverse regions including the deserts of Arizona and the plains of the Midwest.

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

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Phoenix to Chicago traverses deserts, plains, and urban landscapes, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon and Mississippi River.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for pleasant conditions; spring offers blooming landscapes, while fall provides colorful foliage.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Phoenix, which has hot summers and mild winters.

Accessibility

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

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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150 km/h
Phoenix, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W

Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
  • Luke Air Force Base (LUF)
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 Phoenix

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Phoenix to New York City 3,451 km
From Phoenix to Los Angeles 575 km
From Phoenix to Chicago 2,338 km
From Phoenix to Houston 1,635 km
From Phoenix to Philadelphia 3,351 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

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