Distance from Raleigh to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Raleigh, North Carolina and Chicago, Illinois is 1,032 kilometers (641 miles).

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Raleigh is located in the southeastern United States, while Chicago is situated in the Midwest, highlighting their distinct regional positions within the country. The straight-line distance between them is 1,032 kilometers, heading northwest.

Raleigh is at 99 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Raleigh to Chicago covers approximately 1270 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-40, I-75, and I-65, traversing regions like the Appalachian Mountains and the Midwest plains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Appalachian Mountains, Cincinnati, Indianapolis.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Raleigh to Chicago crosses diverse landscapes, including the Appalachian Mountains and the Great Lakes region, with notable landmarks like the Chicago skyline.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Chicago, offering mild temperatures and vibrant city events, while summer provides numerous festivals and outdoor activities.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Raleigh, with significant snowfall in winter and cooler breezes from Lake Michigan.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Raleigh, providing ease of movement for visitors with disabilities.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Raleigh, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 35.7721° N 78.6386° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
  • Louisburg, Franklin County Airport (LFN)
  • Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI)
  • Pope Field (POB)
  • Simmons Army Air Field (FBG)
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 Raleigh

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Raleigh to New York City 682 km
From Raleigh to Los Angeles 3,600 km
From Raleigh to Chicago 1,032 km
From Raleigh to Houston 1,700 km
From Raleigh to Phoenix 3,063 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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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Mumbai, India Chennai, India 1,032 km
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Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico Culiacán, Mexico 1,033 km
Surat, India Lucknow, India 1,033 km
Warsaw, Poland Saint Petersburg, Russia 1,033 km
Nashville, United States Etobicoke, Canada 1,034 km
Callao, Peru Cuenca, Ecuador 1,034 km
Milwaukee, United States Baltimore, United States 1,034 km
Lima, Peru Cuenca, Ecuador 1,034 km
Quito, Ecuador Montería, Colombia 1,035 km
Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico Culiacán, Mexico 1,035 km
Columbus, United States Boston, United States 1,036 km
Torreón, Mexico Veracruz, Mexico 1,028 km
Kingston, Jamaica Montería, Colombia 1,028 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Barranquilla, Colombia 1,036 km

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