# Distance from Detroit (DET) to Chicago (ORD)

> 406 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 406 km / 253 mi / 219 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 265° (west)
- **Return heading**: 82° (east)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 00:48 in Detroit, it's 23:48 in Chicago)
- **Elevation difference**: 54 ft (ORD is higher than DET)

## Airports

### [Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/det-detroit-coleman-a-young-municipal-airport/1ef266df-170e-615a-af2d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Detroit, United States
- ICAO: KDET
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Coordinates: 42.410000, -83.010000
- Elevation: 626 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 00:48 in Detroit, it's 23:48 in Chicago.

## Related

- [Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/det-detroit-coleman-a-young-municipal-airport/1ef266df-170e-615a-af2d-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)