# Distance from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago (ORD)

> 387 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 387 km / 240 mi / 209 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 308° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 126° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 14:51 in Dayton, it's 13:51 in Chicago)
- **Elevation difference**: 329 ft (ORD is lower than DAY)

## Airports

### [James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/day-dayton-james-m-cox-dayton-international-airport/1ef266df-16d1-6db8-8338-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dayton, United States
- ICAO: KDAY
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 39.900000, -84.220000
- Elevation: 1,009 ft

### [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chicago, United States
- ICAO: KORD
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 41.980000, -87.910000
- Elevation: 680 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:51 in Dayton, it's 13:51 in Chicago.

## Related

- [James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/day-dayton-james-m-cox-dayton-international-airport/1ef266df-16d1-6db8-8338-06bb2780ed98)
- [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)