Moving from Asheville, NC to Chicago, IL
Your Complete Guide
667
Miles
12.1 hrs
Drive Time
I-95 North / I-40 West
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Asheville, NC
Chicago, IL
Cost of Living Index
106
107
Median Home Price
$400,000
$315,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,700/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$130
$145
Grocery Index
100
102
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 667-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Asheville, NC and Chicago, IL.
Knoxville, TN
Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains and home to the University of Tennessee. A lively college town with a revitalized downtown.
Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains, UT Volunteers, and Market Square
State Transition Guide: North Carolina → Illinois
Moving from North Carolina to Illinois? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 90 days of establishing residency in Illinois
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in Illinois
Vehicle inspection: Emissions in Chicago and Metro East
Things to Know About Illinois
- Property taxes are among the highest in the nation
- Chicago has additional city taxes on many goods and services
- I-PASS/E-ZPass is essential for toll roads around Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 667 miles via I-95 North / I-40 West, taking about 12.1 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 2 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.