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Flight time from Miami to Chicago
About 2 hours and 55 minutes non-stop, 1,929 km (1,199 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.
Estimate for a direct flight from Miami (MIA, Miami International) to Chicago (ORD, O’Hare). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.
How long is the flight from Miami to Chicago?
A non-stop flight from Miami to Chicago takes about 2 hours and 55 minutes. The two cities are 1,929 km (1,199 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Miami International (MIA) and O’Hare (ORD).
The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds. Check your booking for the exact time.
Time difference and arrival time
Chicago is 1 hour behind Miami right now. A flight leaving Miami at 10:00 local time lands at about 11:55 local time in Chicago. The shift is small, so jet lag is unlikely to be a problem.
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- Chicago to Singapore 18h 45m
Why arrival times look strange
Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.
How the flight time estimate works
In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Miami to Chicago?
A direct flight from Miami to Chicago takes about 2 hours and 55 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.
How far is Chicago from Miami?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Miami and Chicago is about 1,929 km, or 1,199 miles.
What is the time difference between Miami and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Miami at the moment.