New York, NY → Chicago, IL road trip
New York, NY to Chicago, IL is 1,279 km, about 12 h 20 min of driving. One real day-by-day New York, NY to Chicago, IL road trip itinerary planned with HitTheRoad. Open it for the full route with stops, photos and costs.
Stops along the way
- Bushkill
- Steamtown National Historic Site
- Penn's Cave and Wildlife Park
- Cook Forest State Park
- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- Edgewater Beach
- Fort Wayne Zoo
- Indiana Dunes National Park
New York, NY to Chicago, IL road trip itineraries
One real day-by-day New York, NY to Chicago, IL road trip itinerary planned with HitTheRoad. Open it for the full route with stops, photos and costs.
Common questions
How far is New York, NY to Chicago, IL?
New York, NY to Chicago, IL is 1,279 km by car on the fastest road route.
How long does it take to drive from New York, NY to Chicago, IL?
About 12 h 20 min behind the wheel without stops. The itineraries here spread the drive over several days.
How many days is a road trip from New York, NY to Chicago, IL?
The shared itineraries on this page run 5 days.
What are the best stops between New York, NY and Chicago, IL?
Travelers on this route stop at Bushkill, Steamtown National Historic Site, Penn's Cave and Wildlife Park, Cook Forest State Park, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Can I plan a road trip from New York, NY to Chicago, IL myself?
Yes. HitTheRoad builds a day-by-day itinerary from New York, NY to Chicago, IL — real stops, driving times, overnight towns and an estimated budget — in about a minute, free and without an account.
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