How far is Chicago, IL, from Boston, MA?
The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 861 miles / 1385 kilometers / 748 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Chicago (MDW) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 42 minutes.
Logan International Airport – Chicago Midway 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)- 860.680 miles
- 1385.130 kilometers
- 747.910 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- 858.432 miles
- 1381.512 kilometers
- 745.957 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 Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 7 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 Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Boston to Chicago generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Boston (BOS) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |