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How far is California from Chicago if you’re driving?
I just got accepted to USC for college! Needless to say, I’m super pumped. My dad and I are going to tackle the drive in three days so that we can move my stuff into my dorm together. Roughly how long will the drive take us?
Samuel Todd · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congratulations on getting into a fantastic school! The drive from
Chicago
to California
is no joke—it takes about 26 hours to cover the 1,800 miles between the Windy City and Cali’s border, and a total of 30 hours to reach LA (a whopping 2,000 miles away!).Here’s a comparison of your two major choices for the drive:
- The southern route is a bit longer, coming in at 31 hours. If you want a low-key drive that takes you throughSt. Louis,Oklahoma City,Albuquerque, and even the top tip of Texas, the southern route is the best move for you.
Whether you’ve got a brand-new car or a hand-me-down for your trip to Cali, you’ll want to make sure it’s covered with the best insurance.
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