How far is Chicago, IL, from Boston, MA?
The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 867 miles / 1395 kilometers / 753 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Chicago (ORD) is 1011 miles / 1627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 5 minutes.
Logan International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Boston to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boston to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 866.650 miles
- 1394.737 kilometers
- 753.098 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 864.377 miles
- 1391.080 kilometers
- 751.123 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Boston to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Boston and Chicago?
The time difference between Boston and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Boston.
Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Boston to Chicago generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Boston (BOS) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| JetBlue Airways |
| Spirit Airlines |
| United Airlines |