7 Essential Stops Driving From Chicago To New York

If you’re in the mood for bustling cities, resort towns, and lakefront communities, a road trip from Chicago to New York might just be exactly what you need.

The distance from Chicago to NYC is 790 miles.

Distance 

It takes between 12 and 13 hours of pure driving.

DRIVING TIME

Your best bet is to plan your road trip from Chicago to New York City is in early summer.

Best Time Of Year To Drive 

The biggest city in the Midwest and the third in size in the US. The Windy City is famous for its skyline full of skyscrapers, baseball, and great hot dogs.

CHICAGO

BEST STOPS

Portage is most famous as a gateway to the Indiana Dunes National Park, which is worth paying a visit. Here, you can hike the three-dune 1.5-mile challenge or simply relax and swim at the beach.

LAKE MICHIGAN

You might want to go for a full day of water and lakefront activities or simply enjoy a waterfront stroll or dinner at one of the various restaurants located on the boardwalk.

CLEVELAND – LAKE ERIE, OHIO

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