Moving from Chicago, IL to New York, NY
Your Complete Guide
790
Miles
12 hrs
Drive Time
I-80 West
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Chicago, IL
New York, NY
Cost of Living Index
107
187
Median Home Price
$315,000
$680,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,700/mo
$3,200/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$145
$180
Grocery Index
102
116
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 790-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Chicago, IL and New York, NY.
Scranton, PA
A northeastern Pennsylvania city with coal mining heritage and a revitalizing downtown. Made famous as the setting of The Office TV show.
The Office TV show setting, Steamtown National Historic Site, and coal heritage
Toledo, OH
A northwestern Ohio city on Lake Erie known as the Glass City. Home to a world-class art museum and a revitalizing downtown.
Toledo Museum of Art, glass industry heritage, and Mud Hens baseball
State Transition Guide: Illinois → New York
Moving from Illinois to New York? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 30 days of establishing residency in New York
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in New York
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About New York
- NYC has additional city income taxes up to 3.88%
- Annual vehicle safety and emissions inspections required
- Upstate and downstate have dramatically different costs of living
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 790 miles via I-80 West, taking about 12 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 2 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.