Driving from Chicago to Edison
Edison lies 1,117 km (694 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 1,362 km (846 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chicago | Edison | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 102,548 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 08817–08899 |
Clocks in Edison are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 15 h 8 min journey lands 16 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Edison from Chicago?
1,117 km (694 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,362 km (846 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Edison by car?
About 15 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Edison?
Edison is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.