Scranton, Pennsylvania is roughly 620–660 miles from Chicago, Illinois, depending on how you measure the distance.

Quick distance overview

  • Straight-line (flight) distance : About 619 miles, or around 995–1,013 kilometers.
  • Driving distance : About 704 miles by road, which typically takes around 11–12 hours of driving in normal conditions.

Travel modes at a glance

  • By plane :
    • Nonstop flight time is usually around 1¼–1½ hours in the air, not counting airport time.
  • By car :
    • Plan on a full-day drive of roughly 11 hours or a bit more, depending on traffic and stops.
  • By train :
    • Rail routes cover about 618 miles and can take over 27 hours with connections.

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