Driving Time from Bismarck to Chicago
Driving from Bismarck to Chicago is about 865 mi and takes roughly 14 hr 39 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Bismarck and Chicago are about 733 mi (1,179 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 865 mi (1,391 km), a drive of about 14 hr 39 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 51 min.
| Straight-line distance | 733 mi / 1,179 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 865 mi / 1,391 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 14 hr 39 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 51 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $108 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 44.517, -93.938 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Bismarck to Chicago is about 733 mi (1,179 km) in a straight line, and roughly 865 mi (1,391 km) by road.