# Distance from Decatur (DEC) to Chicago (ORD)

> 252 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 252 km / 157 mi / 136 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 18° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 199° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 03:10 in Decatur, it's 03:10 in Chicago)
- **Elevation difference**: 2 ft (ORD is lower than DEC)

## Airports

### [Decatur Airport (DEC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dec-decatur-decatur-airport/1ef266df-16fa-6a42-8ebc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Decatur, United States
- ICAO: KDEC
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 39.830000, -88.870000
- Elevation: 682 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.

## Related

- [Decatur Airport (DEC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dec-decatur-decatur-airport/1ef266df-16fa-6a42-8ebc-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)