AMW
Ames
United States
472 km
293 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
472 km
293 mi / 255 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

AMW ORD
Airport Name Ames Municipal Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code AMW ORD
ICAO Code KAMW KORD
City Ames Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 956 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -93.620000 41.980000, -87.910000

Ames (AMW) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) in Ames, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 472 kilometers (293 miles / 255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 01:32 in Ames, it's 01:32 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Ames (AMW) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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