# Distance from Ludington (LDM) to Chicago (ORD)

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

## Summary

- **Distance**: 252 km / 156 mi / 136 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 210° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 28° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 15:10 in Ludington, it's 14:10 in Chicago)
- **Elevation difference**: 33 ft (ORD is higher than LDM)

## Airports

### [Mason County Airport (LDM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ldm-ludington-mason-county-airport/1ef266df-272a-6ed0-90d3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ludington, United States
- ICAO: KLDM
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Coordinates: 43.960000, -86.410000
- Elevation: 647 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 15:10 in Ludington, it's 14:10 in Chicago.

## Related

- [Mason County Airport (LDM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ldm-ludington-mason-county-airport/1ef266df-272a-6ed0-90d3-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)