Distance between Chicago and Rancho Santa Margarita
Distance from Chicago, IL to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is 1722 miles / 2771 kilometers and driving distance is 2018 miles or 3247 kilometers. Travel time by car is about 33 hours 11 minutes.
Map showing the distance from Chicago to Rancho Santa Margarita
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Chicago, IL
City: | Chicago, IL |
Country: | United States |
Coordinates: |
41°51′0″N 87°39′0″W |
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
City: | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA |
Country: | United States |
Coordinates: |
33°38′27″N 117°36′11″W |
Time difference between Chicago and Rancho Santa Margarita
The time difference between Chicago and Rancho Santa Margarita is 2 hours. Rancho Santa Margarita is 2 hours behind Chicago. Current local time in Chicago is 11:02 CST (2021-01-18) and time in Rancho Santa Margarita is 09:02 PST (2021-01-18).