Moving from New York, NY to Chicago, IL
Your Complete Guide
790
Miles
12 hrs
Drive Time
I-80 West
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
New York, NY
Chicago, IL
Cost of Living Index
187
107
Median Home Price
$680,000
$315,000
Median 1BR Rent
$3,200/mo
$1,700/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$180
$145
Grocery Index
116
102
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 790-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
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: New York → Illinois
Moving from New York 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 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.