Driving from Chicago to Manhattan
Manhattan lies 1,148 km (713 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 33 min without stops, over roughly 1,400 km (870 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chicago | Manhattan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
Clocks in Manhattan are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 15 h 33 min journey lands 16 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Chicago to Manhattan
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Staying in Manhattan
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Manhattan. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19). Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 4,764 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Manhattan from Chicago?
1,148 km (713 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,400 km (870 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Manhattan by car?
About 15 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Manhattan?
Manhattan is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Manhattan?
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Manhattan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.